Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a study to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric ...

Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is ...

Adults older than 70 should be getting at least 800 IU of vitamin D. However, some sources say you should consume up to 1000 IU of vitamin D past the age of 70. If you are older than 65 ...

they should ramp up their vitamin D intake to 800 IU daily. Three ounces of sockeye salmon (570 IU) plus a cup of fortified milk (~100 to 150 IU) would get you most of the way there. But don't ...

That dosage is two to three times the recommended daily dose of vitamin D for adults, which is 600 IU for people up to 69 years old and 800 IU for those age 70 and up, according to the National ...

the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D is 600 IU per day for those between ages 1 and 70, and 800 IU for those over 70. Manson warns that there is danger in overdoing it on supplements or ...

older adults ages 51–70 years are recommended 600 International Units (IU) or 15 mcg of vitamin D daily, while those ages 70 years and older are advised an intake of 800 IU or 20 mcg.