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Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin D

The vitamin D recommendations have increased over the years, yet both US, Canadian and European governments are reviewing the current recommended dietary intakes of vitamin D, and are likely to increase them due to the evolving research on the increasing benefits of vitamin D.

Age	1975-1983 IU/ Day	1990 IU/ Day	IOM 1997+ IU/ Day	IU/ Day
0-50 years	100	200	200	400*
51-70 years	100	200	400	400
>71 years	100	200	600	600
Data derived from Committee for the Revision of Dietary Standards in Canada, Scientific Review Committee and Institute of Medicine. *recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (Oct. 2008) +the current dietary recommendations for vitamin D, as set in 1997 by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)

Recommending 1000IU of Vitamin D / Day

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Recommend to older people and people exposed to insufficient ultraviolet light for the production of vitamin D substantially higher daily intakes .

Canadian Dermatology Association

In order to lessen the health risks associated with skin cancer yet still reap the known and possible benefits of vitamin D, the CDA recommends people concerned about vitamin D levels to take 1,000 IUs daily , particularly during the Canadian winter.

Canadian Cancer Society

Recommends 1,000 IUs daily because the current evidence suggests this amount will help reduce cancer risk with the least potential for harm in their opinion.

National Osteoporosis Foundation

According to NOF recommendations, adults under age 50 need 400-800 IU of vitamin D daily, and adults age 50 and older need 800 – 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily.