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What really is the ideal vitamin D level?
I hear so many different things about this. I know many pills come in 5000 or 6000 IUs but I've also heard that the human body needs ten times this much. How much vitamin D should I be getting every day from food, sun, and supplements?
5 Answers
Check your blood to see the normal levels .
800-1000 mg per day
500 units a day
It depends on individual and health concerns as it helps absorb calcium and too much could be of concern men usually 800-1000,women 1000-2000
The amount of vitamin D which is needed to take as a supplement depends on a lab test to check vitamin D level. You want it to be at least 45. Generally foods high in vitamin D, D3 supplements with Calcium and a healthy amount of sunlight is usually sufficient