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(also known as Calciferol)
Vitamin D is a hormone precursor that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. Despite its name, vitamin D is not a true vitamin, but it could best be described as a conditional vitamin, since human skin can create it in some circumstances. Vitamin D is also known as calci... more at Wikipedia

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i tak 800 iu a day i do believe it helps in slowing things down
Working / Worked
Didn't do enough because of the tums goof.
Working / Worked
4000 iu daily.
Somewhat Helpful
cant keep calcium levels up
Somewhat Helpful
cant keep my calcium levels at a even level....really struggle some days
Somewhat Helpful
I do feel better on sunny, warm days. I also take a supplement, especially in the winter- but I don't find that does anything, perhaps I need to up the dose?
Somewhat Helpful
levels have been very low several times when that happens i get put on 50,000 units 2x a week for 2 months.....
I have decided to take a 400iu dose of Vitamin D all year round as we have very little sun.
Somewhat Helpful
Taking 2-3000 units per day for osteomalacia. Vit D tests showed a baseline score of 0 ( 30-50 is normal for my age/gender).
Too Soon To Tell
Rheumy tested and found Im deficient so gave me an rx strength supplement to take once a week.
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