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Vit D deficiency

2017-04-11 10:54:21
I got my blood test done and it says I am Vit-D deficient. What supplement should I take? 25-OH VITAMIN D (TOTAL) C.L.I.A 12.57 ng/ml Reference Range : DEFICIENCY : <20 ng/ml INSUFFICIENCY : 20-30 ng/ml SUFFICIENCY : 30-100 ng/ml TOXICITY : >100 ng/ml
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You can take oral Vit D  caps 60K I. U. once a week for 4 weeks and get your Vit D level checked  after this course . If it is not in the normal range then you may have to take it again.

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