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Hey everyone, just saw this article and thought it was super relevant to our gummy vitamin discussions! # Are you taking supplements correctly? Here’s a guide on their dosage limits A recent report highlights a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the booming supplement industry: the importance of proper dosing. It talks about how easy it is to exceed safe limits, especially with fat-soluble vitamins like D. I've been giving my kids vitamin D gummies daily - now I'm wondering if I should cut back? What do you all think?

OMG this is exactly what I've been worried about! My little ones (4 and 6) take the organic vitamin D gummies every morning with breakfast. The bottle says 1 gummy = 1000 IU, but the article mentions kids under 8 should only get 600-1000 IU total from all sources. They drink fortified almond milk too... now I'm doing math in my head all day. Should I skip the gummy on days they have the milk? So stressful trying to do everything right for their health!

lol I take like 5000 IU of D3 gummies daily - need it for these long coding sessions and coffee doesn't provide sunshine 😂 But seriously, I started taking them when my doc said I was deficient. The article makes a good point though - I should probably get my levels checked again instead of just guessing. Anyone else here taking high doses for deficiency?

As a paleo follower, I get most of my D from wild-caught fish and egg yolks, but I do take a 2000 IU gummy in winter months. The article's right about fat-soluble vitamins accumulating - our ancestors didn't have synthetic supplements. That said, modern indoor lifestyles mean most people ARE deficient. Maybe the answer is more sun exposure first, supplements second?

Med student here - the article is spot on. Vitamin D toxicity is real (though rare) and can cause hypercalcemia. The UL (tolerable upper intake level) for adults is 4000 IU/day, but many gummies come in 2000-5000 IU doses. People often don't realize they're getting D from multiple sources: fortified foods, other supplements, etc. @OrganicOlivia - for your kids, 600-1000 IU is correct per AAP. Consider alternating gummy days with fortified milk days rather than both daily. Always consult your pediatrician though!