Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Obese, African-American, Vitamin D Deficient Adolescents

Conclusions Cholecalciferol dosing in excess of the current Institute of Medicine dietary reference intakes was required to achieve 25OHD levels ≥ 20 ng/mL in obese, AA adolescents. Supplementation of 5000 IU may be required to achieve the desired goal.
Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research