Two months ago, my blood report showed Vitamin D3 at 17, and I started taking one tablet weekly as prescribed. After two months, my Vitamin D3 level has dropped to 9. Which supplement should I take for faster recovery, considering that relying on sunlight is not an option?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Levels dropping despite weekly dose suggests poor absorption or underdosing. Consider 60,000 IU instead of 10k weekly or switch to daily oral spray or sublingual form.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D (D2+D3) Test

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Answered 03/09/2025

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