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Blood test came back low vitamin d. dr recommends 2000 iu daily 50000 iu weekly. does that seem excessive? could low vit d be caused by deposit shot?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

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Safe: Use d3 as it is better absorbed and safer than d2. I routinely dose 5000 iu daily. Just recheck vit d levels in 2-3 months and adjust intake accordingly. Aim for serum level close to 60.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

Blood test came back low vitamin d. dr recommends 2000 iu daily 50000 iu weekly. does that seem excessive? could low vit d be caused by deposit shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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