Is Vitamin D3 Levels Of 8 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2017

Question: HI , My vitamin d3 levels were tested to be at 8..

i have been asked to take injections for this. However I am told that oral supplements of 60k taken once every week for 8 weeks and thereafter once every month should be sufficient.Kindly advise what course i should take ?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Both ways are equally good

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

Both ways are equally good. You don't need to worry for any way out.

I personally prefer to give oral Vitamin D3 60 K once a week for 3 months followed by one a month for 1 year.

Injections are definitely painful!! So, i also avoid.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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