Vitamin D and K2 supplementation for deficiency

1. If you do NOT have deficiency (found by checking levels, typically normal levels are over 50 in most labs in the US): daily requirement should be around 600-800 IU per day. 2. ⁠If you are found to be deficient, check with your doctor as far as dosage. Depending on how low your levels are, your physician will provide dosage 3. ⁠In many Indians, levels can be VERY low (in the teens or even below 10) 4. ⁠For treatment: HIGH amounts are often given (up to 50,000 units) per week, until the levels return to normal and then lower maintenance doses are given For doses higher than the daily requirement (600-800 IU per day), you MUST consult with your doctor, since high doses can HARM. (Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble and high levels can cause harm) Vitamin K2: The use of Vitamin K2 is certainly NOT universal with Vitamin D. The FDA in the US does not formally approve health claims of K2 yet, but promising information is coming out on certain health benefits including cardiovascular benefits and use with Vitamin D (see below article from the Cleveland Clinic). It may help MANY people use Vitamin D better. If you do decide to use it, make sure that you are not on blood thinners such as Warfarin (Coumadin) since it may lower its effectiveness. What To Know About Vitamin K2 and Its Health Benefits Vitamin K2 is gaining recognition for its effects on blood clotting, heart health and bone health