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What are the effects of taking vitamin D supplements daily, especially for someone with heart disease?

Vitamin D plays an important role in overall health, and many people with heart disease find themselves checking their levels. Some MyHeartDiseaseTeam members have shared their experiences — one noted that taking vitamin Show Full Answer

What are the effects of taking vitamin D supplements daily, especially for someone with heart disease?

Vitamin D plays an important role in overall health, and many people with heart disease find themselves checking their levels. Some MyHeartDiseaseTeam members have shared their experiences — one noted that taking vitamin D3 daily with calcium helped bring their levels up significantly.

Here's what's generally known about daily vitamin D supplementation:

- Recommended daily intake is 600 IU (ages 18–70) and 800 IU (over 70)
- Some doctors prescribe higher doses (e.g., 50,000 IU weekly) if a deficiency is detected
- Taking it with food can help your body absorb it better
- Too much vitamin D can cause heart-rhythm abnormalities, nausea, weakness, and other issues For heart disease specifically, early research showed some promising results with vitamin D supplementation, but larger studies have not confirmed that it reduces heart attacks or strokes.

It's always best to ask a doctor to test vitamin D levels before starting any supplement, so the right dose can be determined safely.

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