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Vitamin D3 5000 UI daily safe?

Skin Health | Last Active: Mar 4 7:50am | Replies (38)
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@mlenney167

We were told by a nephrologist to take 5000 IUs - been doing that for a month but now thinking we should take a lower amount. I got the supplement over the counter at our local grocery store - think I assumed all the supplements they sell are at safe levels!

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jul 11, 2021

@mlenney167
First thing I'd do if I were you is get a 25(OH)D test to see what your level is. You don't want it too high so calcium may cause buildup in blood vessels and other places. Since vitamin K & D help absorption you might ask your doctor if you should take K2 along with your D.
Why did the doctor put you on vitamin D?
Do you know what your vitamin D level is or was prior to supplementation?
I take vitamin D because my seizure meds lower it.
Take care,
Jake

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