Low Vitamin D Level

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Low Vitamin D Level

Asked for Female, 30 Years

In my wife recent health check up her Vitamin Level has come as 6 pts whereas in range it shows 20 as minimum. Please suggest how can we increase it to acceptable level

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Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan Consultant Physician 42 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan

Consultant Physician 42 yrs exp Chennai

Vitamin D3 supplementation can be given orally, initially at a high dose. Once the blood level reaches normal, a maintenance dose is needed. Daily exposure of skin to sunlight is important.

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