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Vitamin D Vanquished Vertigo

One reader reports that supplemental vitamin D was associated with the elimination of chronic vertigo.

Q. I began suffering from vertigo nearly a year ago. I often felt like I was about to fall down.

A friend said that vitamin D3 helps with dizziness. I started taking 1500 IU per day and my dizziness and imbalance problems completely went away.

I am now taking 5000 IU per day and highly recommend it for dizziness and balance problems.

A. We trust you have discussed your regimen with your physician, and that you are being monitored for your vitamin D level. Your current dose of 5000 IU daily is on the high side, and not everyone will need or tolerate such a high dose.

Adequate vitamin D has been associated with improved balance and a reduced risk of falls among older adults (Journal of Physical Therapy Science, Oct., 2014). We have not seen research on how vitamin D affects vertigo, but we are glad to hear of your success.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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