Can normal, healthy people take vitamin D3?
Disease description:
A classmate told me I'm deficient in vitamin D3, so I've been taking supplements. I'm wondering if I can take it—can normal, healthy people take vitamin D3?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
Normal individuals can take vitamin D3. A deficiency can lead to rickets in children, as well as osteoporosis in adolescents and adults. Appropriate supplementation of vitamin D3 promotes the absorption and utilization of calcium in the body. Since children require large amounts of calcium for growth and development, adequate vitamin D3 intake is highly beneficial in preventing calcium deficiency in children.
