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Vitamin D: the condition belongs with the number

Production through sunlight changes how intake is interpreted.

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What 20 µg means

The DGE estimate of 20 µg daily for adults assumes no production by the body. It is therefore not a blanket instruction to take that amount as a daily supplement.

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Consider current supplements, individual risks and any medically assessed deficiency together. Avoid unknowingly adding several products; high doses are not a general fitness advantage.

Sources and further reading

More articles on interpreting reference values