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Hi, I'm 21 years old, I just want to know how much vitamin d is necessary for the body, if it is not from the sun but from the cod liver oil, how many pills are necessary to take on daily basis.
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Once daily.
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I pill twice a day empty stomach. Take care.
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Vitamin d intake is recommended at 400?800 iu/day, or 10?20 micrograms. However, some studies suggest that a higher daily intake of 1000?4000 iu (25?100 micrograms) is needed to maintain optimal blood levels. One capsule will be enough.
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