Dosages

Vitamin D

U.S. RDA:
Men:
15-25: 10mg
24 and up: 5mg
Women:
15-24: 10mg
24 and up: 5mg
Pregnant/nursing: 10mg

Dr. Atkins:
Supplementation for those at risk of a deficiency: 400 - 800IU of vitamin D3 daily.

Dr. Balch:
Acne: 400IU daily.
Aging: 600 - 1,000mg daily.
AIDS: 400IU daily.
Arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis: 400mg daily with magnesium and calcium.
Bedsores: 400 - 1,000IU daily.
Bruising: 400 - 800IU daily.
Burns: 400IU daily with calcium and magnesium.
Candidiasis: 400IU daily with calcium and magnesium.
Celiac disease: follow label directions.
Constipation: 400IU daily.
Crohn's disease: 400IU daily.
Diarrhea: 400IU daily.
Fracture: 400 - 1,000IU daily.
Gallbladder disorders: 400IU daily.
Rickets: 400 - 600 IU daily. Do not exceed this amount.

Dr. Barney:
Cancer: follow label directions.
Colitis: follow label directions.
Diverticulitis: follow label directions.
Epilepsy: follow label directions.
Gallstones: 400IU daily.
Menopause: follow label directions.
Osteoporosis: follow label directions.
Periodontal disease: follow label directions.
Psoriasis: use as directed in topical form.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Bone, broken: 400IU every day for two to three months.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: 400IU with vitamins C, and E and selenium.
Colitis, ulcerative: 400 - 600IU daily.
Diabetes: 300 - 400IU daily.
Lactose intolerance: 200 - 400IU daily.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
Adequate intake:
Infants and children: 5 mcg (200 IU)
Adults up to age 50: 5 mcg (200 IU)
Adults ages 51 to 70: 10 mcg (400 IU)
Adults over age 70: 15 mcg (600 IU)