Vitamin D Myths - DOSE

• 600 IU is enough
  • Nope - US govt admitted the mistake,  19 organizations and Dr. Holick agree: 4,000 IU is recommended
• Everyone should get the same dose
  • Nope - proper dose varies with weight/obesity, skin color genes, disease, etc
• 2 months restores levels, on-going dose is not needed
  • Nope - restoration often needs 4-6 months (without a loading dose),
  •     and needs to be continued for life
• Daily dosing is best
  • Nope - 32 trials proved benefit from weekly or bi-weekly,
  •     perhaps infrequent dosing is better than daily
• Can get enough Vitamin D from milk
  • Nope - 10+ glasses of whole milk to get just 800 IU
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See also Vitamin D Life

• Vitamin D Myths - OTHER
• Vitamin D Myths - SUN
• Vitamin D - Facts and Myths much longer, but older list