• My son has a vitamin D deficiency. What can I give him?

My son is 7 years old and has vitamin D deficiency. What supplements are safe to give him at his age?

2 Answers

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You can give your 7 year old 2000 units of vit D 3 which is better absorbed. Make sure to get levels rechecked in several months. Also make sure there is adequate calcium intake

  • Internist
  • Gillette, Wyoming

1000 IU of over the counter vitamin D3 daily IF you live in a low-sunlight northern climate. Have the levels rechecked after 6-12 months. If you live in a sunny area, outdoor play is a great way to get natural vitamin D production in the body.

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