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How Long Is Sun Exposure Advisable To Maintain Vitamin D Level?

I am on a 50,000 unit a week vitamin D regimen for 24 weeks (I m at week 13 now. What is the best vitamin D product I can obtain after I m done with this regimen? My doctor told me to take 1,000 units a day after this regimen, but, I m confused on which is the best one out there. Also I m hearing you need vitamin K to help with the absorption. I have been looking around and all I see in stores now is Vitamin D3,, which of course is not what I was told to use and when I asked the nurse about it, she said she d never heard of it (which I found some what strange). So, I m a bit confused. Plus I d like to know the accurate amount of sun exposure needed a day along with the supplement to maintain a good level. Thank You very much.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Vitamin D is the same as vitamin D3. You need to complete the regime of 50,000 units for 24 weeks followed by a monthly dose. You require 10-15 minutes of exposure to the sun for adequate vitamin D.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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How Long Is Sun Exposure Advisable To Maintain Vitamin D Level?

Hi, Vitamin D is the same as vitamin D3. You need to complete the regime of 50,000 units for 24 weeks followed by a monthly dose. You require 10-15 minutes of exposure to the sun for adequate vitamin D. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist