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 needs4-6 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

• Short URL = is.gd/MythsDose

See also Vitamin D Life

• Vitamin D Myths - OTHER

• Vitamin D Myths - SUN

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