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Is taking 50,000 vitamin d to much to take 1 pill once a month or better to take 1 pill a day of 1,000 mg vit d level 50 i was asked dont know thank you?

Q: is taking 50,000 vitamin d to much to take 1 pill once a month or better to take 1 pill a day of 1,000 mg vit d level 50 i was asked dont know thank you?

: The real issue is do you need Vit D at all. Most do not. Discuss with your dr.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

The real issue is do you need Vit D at all. Most do not. Discuss with your dr.

Answered 12/29/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It is more physiological to take it daily. Do not exceed 4000 units/day. If your vitamin D level was 50, 1000 units/day is more than sufficient. Wish you good health!

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 12/30/2021

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A member asked:

Is taking 50,000 vitamin d to much to take 1 pill once a month or better to take 1 pill a day of 1,000 mg vit d level 50 i was asked dont know thank you?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Colantino agreed

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