How much vitamin D should a person take daily?
Disease description:
I've had a poor appetite these past few days, so my mom suggested I take some vitamin supplements. Could you please tell me how much vitamin D a person should take daily?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
It is appropriate for adults to consume 200 IU of vitamin D daily. This helps supplement the calcium needed by the body and prevents osteoporosis, but excessive intake should be avoided to prevent side effects. It can be used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency and tetany. It is also indicated for the treatment of chronic hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia, and for the prevention of osteomalacia. Vitamin D deficiency in the body may also lead to symptoms such as thick tongue coating and oral ulcers.
