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Vitamin D Status
70%+ of urban Indians are vitamin D deficient (despite ample sunlight) — due to indoor lifestyles, sunscreen use, dietary gaps. Optimal level: 30-50 ng/mL of 25(OH)D.
From your blood test report.
60,000 IU weekly × 8 weeks, then 60,000 IU monthly
FAQ
Can sunlight alone give enough Vitamin D in India?
Theoretically yes (15-20 min sun on bare arms/face midday). Practically no — modern lifestyles, sunscreen, urban lifestyle limit exposure. 70%+ of urban Indians are deficient.
Vitamin D toxicity — when?
> 100 ng/mL = toxic. Causes hypercalcemia, kidney damage. Don't self-supplement large doses without testing — "more is better" doesn't apply.
D2 vs D3 — which?
D3 (cholecalciferol) is preferred — better absorbed, longer-acting. Most Indian supplements (Calcirol, Uprise-D3) are D3. D2 (ergocalciferol) is less effective.