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I read that taking extra vitamin d3 besides the 400 ul in the prenatal has benefits. i bought an extra 1000 ul of vitamin d3 so a total of 1400 ul i'm taking. is it safe and does it really have benefits in preventing pregnancy issues?

Q: i read that taking extra vitamin d3 besides the 400 ul in the prenatal has benefits. i bought an extra 1000 ul of vitamin d3 so a total of 1400 ul i'm taking. is it safe and does it really have benefits in preventing pregnancy issues?

: It is safe for you to take a total of 1,400 IU a day as supplement. More than enough of vitamin D intake does not provide any potentially beneficiary effects during pregnancy by my knowledge and mega dose can cause vitamin D toxicity. However, deficiency in vitamin D is for sure harmful to the health for both of you.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is safe for you to take a total of 1,400 IU a day as supplement. More than enough of vitamin D intake does not provide any potentially beneficiary effects during pregnancy by my knowledge and mega dose can cause vitamin D toxicity. However, deficiency in vitamin D is for sure harmful to the health for both of you.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

I read that taking extra vitamin d3 besides the 400 ul in the prenatal has benefits. i bought an extra 1000 ul of vitamin d3 so a total of 1400 ul i'm taking. is it safe and does it really have benefits in preventing pregnancy issues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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