Rupturable blister pack

• Can start using blister pack any day of the week
• Shows which days have been taken - no need to remember
• OK to forget vitamin D for a few days- just take all of the ones missed later.
• OK to miss a few days (just 28 on card vs 30 or 31 for most months)

How Much

• Typically 4,000 IU (the current US recommended maximum)
• 400 IU if used as a placebo (random controlled trials)
• > 4,000 IU for the very deficient: elderly , blacks, MS, Diabetes, far from sun, avoid the sun, etc.

Most vitamin D capsules are as small as a pea

Vitamin D is also available in other forms, such as liquid, sublingual, powder, etc.

Each bister can include co-factor pill

Note: Taking extra vitamin D has been found to be a great for eliminating aches, pains, flu, etc

Solution: Have an additional, unlabeled row in the blister pack

- - - - - - - - -

See also Vitamin D Life

• How elderly can remember to take vitamin D to prevent falls and flu – June 2011