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Hi... for women over 50 years of age with Vitamin D deficiency along with osteoporosis or to prevent osteoporosis , the recommended dose is 2000 IU/day along with Calcium. For convenience purpose, she can take once in a week dose of Vitamin D, still daily small dose of Vitamin D is advisable along with weekly dose.
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Salmon fish contains good amount of Vitamin D, and if she can tolerate, sun light exposure between 10 AM and 3 PM can help her naturally synthesis Vitamin D from her skin.
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Hello, substitute is good but incomplete as she need calcium carbonate too.ok.
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat
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Yes she can take it.
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