02/21/2026
LETS TALK ABOUT VITAMIN D!
When your Vitamin D levels are LOW low and you live in Ohio ... you don’t get sunshine.
You get a prescription for 50,000 IU a week for 6-12 weeks.🤦🏼♀️😅
Yes, you read that right.
50,000 IU. Per week.
To put that into perspective:
☀️ The average recommended daily intake for adults is 600–800 IU per day
☀️ Many maintenance supplements are 1,000–2,000 IU per day
☀️ A 50,000 IU capsule equals about 7,000 IU per day when averaged out over a week
That’s what doctors prescribe when levels are SIGNIFICANTLY depleted.
Why does this matter so much?
Vitamin D isn’t just about bones. It plays a role in:
• Immune function
• Muscle strength
• Inflammation regulation
• Mood support
• Calcium absorption
• Fracture prevention
What are some "Signs & Symptoms of Low Vitamin D?"
You might notice:
• Fatigue (even when you’re sleeping)
• Muscle aches or weakness
• Joint discomfort
• Bone pain
• Frequent illness
• Slower healing
• Low mood, especially in winter
BUT sometimes… there are no obvious symptoms at all. 😳
And here’s the Ohio problem 🌥️
Because we live in Ohio, we are at higher risk for deficiency.
From roughly October through April, the sun’s angle is too low for our skin to effectively produce vitamin D, even on bright days. Add in indoor jobs, sunscreen, and long winters… and many Midwesterners are walking around deficient without realizing it.
As a chiropractor, I see how vitamin D impacts:
✔️ Musculoskeletal health
✔️ Recovery
✔️ Chronic pain patterns
✔️ Overall resilience
If you’ve never had your levels checked, or it’s been a while, it may be worth asking your primary care provider to run a simple 25-hydroxy vitamin D test.
Because ideally, we’d rather fix it with smart supplementation than end up seeing you on a plethora of other medications for the symptoms associated with low levels.
(Edited to add: This dosage cannot be taken long term as it can have serious consequences for your kidneys. Typically it is prescribed for 6-12 weeks as a "rescue dose" to get your levels back up and then you continue to maintain with the normal recommended daily values afterwards.)
