Pure & Essential Daily Vitamin D3 2000iu, 1-Year Supply, Cholecalciferol, Vegetarian, 365 Small Tablets

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Dosage: Generally speaking, people who are not vitamin D deficient may benefit from a vitamin D supplement of 400 to 2,000 IUs per day, and those who are deficient will likely benefit from higher doses. Consult a healthcare provider to decide if a supplement is beneficial for you and how much to take. The recommended dietary allowances were established primarily to provide the dose of vitamin D required for calcium metabolism and basic bone health. However, the current RDAs are controversial, and some professional organizations and clinicians recommend higher doses to support optimal vitamin D levels and broader health outcomes. The Endocrine Society recommends 1,500-2,000 IUs to maintain vitamin D levels greater than 30ng/ml and states that correcting deficiencies may require higher doses. There is enough evidence to suggest that vitamin D3 is the optimal, most effective form, so we recommend avoiding vitamin D2, or ergocalciferol, supplements.

What’s more, a recent analysis found that having lower blood levels of vitamin D was associated with an increased risk of heart disease ( 20). Since only one drop is needed, an overzealous squeeze could result in overconsumption of vitamin D, but the dropper is designed to help prevent this. This is because they have more melanin in their skin — a pigment that helps determine skin color. Melanin helps protect the skin from the sun’s UV rays ( 41). Best for mothers who want to supplement baby directly, especially if you are breastfeeding and not taking higher dose Vitamin D yourself.

Intake recommendations Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicate vitamin D is a nutrient of concern in American diets, advising that people choose foods that provide more vitamin D.

National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin K: Fact sheet for health professionals. Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN, founder and CEO of FullWell, notes that most people could benefit from vitamin D supplementation. “We are no longer living primarily outside in nomadic tribes. We wear sunscreen and spend a lot more time indoors than our ancestors, which is in part why supplementation fills a gap that modern living creates.” If you are taking the chewable tablet or wafers, chew the medication thoroughly before swallowing. Do not swallow whole wafers. Colecalciferol doses are measured in international units (IU). 1 microgram of vitamin D is the same as 40IU. Adult loading doses Serving Size: 1 drop | Servings per Container: 100 | Vitamin D Dose: 400 IUs | Other Ingredients: Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oilBest for women who are trying to conceive and want a OB-GYN formulated gummy supplement that is also vegan friendly. Digestive conditions: If you have a condition that affects liver or gastrointestinal function, you may be at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency, in part due to difficulty absorbing fat. Since vitamin D is fat-soluble, it relies on fat to help transport it from the digestive tract to circulation into the body. In the United States, current guidelines suggest that consuming 400–800 International Units (IU), or 10–20 micrograms (mcg), of vitamin D should meet the needs of 97%–98% of all healthy people ( 14).