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. 2019 Dec 9;16(2):155–161. doi: 10.1007/s11420-019-09738-3

Table 1.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations and health

nmol/L ng/mL Health status
< 30 < 12 Vitamin D deficiency, leading to rickets in infants and children and osteomalacia in adults
30 to < 50 12 to < 20 Vitamin D insufficiency
≥ 50 ≥ 20

Generally considered adequate for the bone

and overall health in healthy individuals

> 125 > 50

Emerging evidence links potential adverse effects

to such high levels, particularly >150 nmol/L (>60 ng/mL)