Recommended doses of vitamin D
American Family Physician has published a review of vitamin D deficiency, with recommendations.
Highlights
- Older adults
- To lower risk for falls and fractures: Vitamin D 700 to 800 IU per day
- To prevent vitamin D deficiency
- Infants and children with inadequate sun exposure: Vitamin D 400 IU/day
- Adults with inadequate sun exposure: Vitamin D intake of 400 to 600 IU per day
- Adults with vitamin D deficiency, except for those with malabsorption syndromes,
- Maintenance dosages of 800 to 1000 IU of vitamin D per day
The bottom line?
The authors cover important information on follow-up after a course of treatment.
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