Hi, my vitamin D results are showing 8.95. Shall I take vitamin D tablets or shall I focus on having vitamin D foods? Please suggest.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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A level of 8.95 is very low. You should take Vitamin D3 supplements (usually 60,000 IU weekly for 6 to 8 weeks). Sunlight and food alone are not enough to correct this level.

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Answered 11/09/2025

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