What Can I Do I Am Severely Deficient Jn Vitamin D?

Posted on Sun, 11 Oct 2020

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Question : I am severely deficient jn vitamin D. My docotor recommended 5000 IU a day. Is that too high of a dose?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can safely take 5000ui per day.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

5000 ui per day is the highest dose per day which can be recommended.
If you are severely deficient in vitamin D and doctor has recommended it ,you can safely take it.
Even taking 10000ui per day has not shown to cause any damages so you the dosage of 5000ui is safe to take.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Is this considered severely kow ?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is a severely low dose.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I see the photo you attached on reports.
You are having 9.8ng/dl and it is considered a severely low dose on vitamin D.
Taking 5000ui per day is recommended dose.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana