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Vitamin d blood level of a 6. bad? vitamin b12 was 293. & folate was
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Yes, but can treat: Low vit d can cause fatigue, muscle pain/ weakness, headaches, depression & increases risk of infections, heart disease, cancer &risk of dying!most adults need 5-8000 iu of d3/day;avoid d2!see http://www.Drfranklipman.Com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency & http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/01/vitamin-d-is-a-key-player-in-your-overall-health.Asp &comment.
Answered 9/13/2013
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