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Could i take vitamin d3 as 10000u twice a week if i am not exposed to sun.i had a deficiency one year ago but now it is normal with the supplement.?
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Sure: That is a very reasonable dosage. Pretty much everyone north of the 45th parallel needs to supplement their vit d as you don't get enough sunlight to make enough on your own.
Answered 3/22/2012
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Yes: Most adults need at least 2000 iu daily and you will get that much. A toxic level is 20, 000 iu daily or more and you are far below that amount.
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