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Originally Posted by meeera
Vitamin D isn't measured in mls. The standard is International Units. And my treatment is monitored by my doctor. Since I'm photosensitive, going without is not a great idea.
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Ok, your doctor knows what he does. You're doing the things in the right way. But for people that want to self-medicate, they shouldn't take more than 100000 IU per THREE MONTHS (or 30000IU per month/1000IU per day).
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6861/smpc
https://www.uofmhealth.org/node/662931
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"Published cases of toxicity involving hypercalcemia in which the vitamin D dose and the 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels are known all involve an intake of ≥40,000 IU (1,000 μg) per day." <--- this is a patently absurd amount to be taking.
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When there is a disease, generally 4000 IU per day is enough; more than that, is dangerous (see the links above). And to maintenance, with 800-1000 IU per day is enough. But you don't have to worry since you are under medical control.