Age group | Daily supplementation in addition to the amount acquired from food, throughout the year | |
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All children less than one year of age, starting at the age of 2 weeks | *** | |
| 10 µg (400 IU)/day | |
| 10 µg (400 IU)/day | |
| 6 µg (240 IU)/day | |
| 2 µg (80 IU)/day | |
Age 1 year | 10 µg (400 IU)/day | |
Age 2-17 years | 7.5 µg (300 IU)/day | |
Age 18-74 years | 10 µg (400 IU)/day, only as required * | |
Age over 75 | 20 µg (800 IU)/day ** | |
Pregnant or breast-feeding women | 10 µg (400 IU)/day | |
Recommended total intake (combined amount of vitamin D acquired from food and possible supplementation preparations) is 20 µg/day in individuals over 75 years of age and 10 µg/day in all others. * During the darkest period of the year (October - March) in the absence of daily consumption of vitamin D-enriched dairy products, dietary fats, and/or fish. ** A smaller supplemental vitamin D dose (10 µg/day) may be sufficient, if diet regularly contains abundant amounts of vitamin D-enriched milk products, dietary fats and/or fish. *** In infants, a drop preparation is primarily recommended to guarantee reliable dosage. Sprays etc. are not recommended because of their uncertain dosage. |