Hi, I am in my first trimester (6 weeks pregnant) and my vitamin d level is very low. Can you please suggest how much vit d should I take daily? I have pcod and I am taking metformin 500 mg. Some doctor say I should not take vit d supplement but I hav severe back pain and cannot do any household work.

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