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I am 51 years old. if i take vaitemin d over than a thousand. any problem for me. thanks?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Vitamin D Vital: It is safe to take up to 10, 000 units/day.

Answered 5/8/2013

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Depends on many fact: Daily requirement is dependent on many factor1where you live and how much direct sun light you get2 colour of your skin as darker people need more vit d , 3 age of a person 4 and level of vitamine d before starting any vitd and subsequently. Lthere are different revomendationsions by experts.But for your age 1000/20000units daily and to maintain blood level over of 30 to 40ng/ml.

Answered 5/9/2013

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