How Much Vitamin D When Low?
A Level of 20 Nanograms/Milliliter to 50 Ng/mL Is Considered Adequate for Healthy People. a Level Less Than 12 Ng/mL Indicates Vitamin D Deficiency. How Much...
A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A level less than 12 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency.
How much vitamin D should I take if I'm deficient?
We suggest that all adults who are vitamin D deficient be treated with 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 once a week for eight weeks or its equivalent of 6,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily to achieve a blood level of 25(OH)D above 30 ng/mL, followed by maintenance therapy of 1,500-2,000 IU/day.
How much vitamin D3 should I take if my vitamin D is low?
If your blood levels are exceptionally low, you may need higher doses that should be used under the direction of a healthcare provider. In patients with vitamin D levels less than 20 ng/mL, start with 50,000 IUs of vitamin D3 once a week for 6 to 8 weeks.
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