How, when to take Vit. D
items in How/When to take Vitamin D category
Summary of when
Take daily to up to once every 17 days (Decreased response if take monthly)
If have < 30 ng/mL of Vitamin D
If have > 50 ng/mL of Vitamin D
Almost anytime during the day
However, best just before or during the largest meal of the day (stays in small intestine the longest)
Probably want to avoid taking it late at night (might change melatonin)
Summary of how
Getting Vitamin D into your blood and cells
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- Injection or intermuscular -lasts for ~3 months
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