ForumsAcne and its treatm...Over-the-counter ac...Thinking About Taki... Notifications Clear all Thinking About Taking Vitamin D, What's A Safe Amount To Take Per Day?oilydave 94 MemberMember0(@oilydave94) Posted : 05/01/2013 3:29 am I drink a glass of milk a day on average and play basketball outside for a couple of hours about twice a week. How much should I be taking? Quote Anonymous Guest0(@Anonymous)Posted : 05/01/2013 4:53 am Those older than age 9 should not exceed 4,000 IU per day.Read more about other vthings to consider: [Removed] Quote Green Gables MemberMember173(@green-gables) Posted : 05/04/2013 7:21 pm I take 10,000 IU a day with no ill side-effects. The Vitamin D council says that 5,000 - 10,000 is a good range to actually see results. Quote Torquemonster MemberMember5(@torquemonster) Posted : 05/05/2013 3:01 am Dave, the vitamin D dose amount to take should be determined based on what your current level is per a blood analysis. Quote