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Would Vitamin D Supplement Help Combat Anxiety And Depression?
Question: How much vitamin D to supplement Sertraline for anxiety?
Brief Answer:
Consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There have been no randomized controlled trials to establish that Vitamin D is effective for the treatment of anxiety. Vitamin D should only be used if you have a documented Vitamin D deficiency confirmed by a blood test <20. At that time, for supplementation, you should take 50,000 IU once weekly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe, Psychiatrist
Consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There have been no randomized controlled trials to establish that Vitamin D is effective for the treatment of anxiety. Vitamin D should only be used if you have a documented Vitamin D deficiency confirmed by a blood test <20. At that time, for supplementation, you should take 50,000 IU once weekly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe, Psychiatrist
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