Vitamin D Injection in Redding, CA

A blood test from your primary care doctor is the most precise way to know. We’re glad to talk through your results with you.

Less often than the other shots. Your body stores vitamin D, so we space doses out based on your levels and the season.

Yes, easy to add to an IV, another shot, or any other visit.

Expect a sore or slightly red spot where the needle went in, for a day or two. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, so your body stores it, and too much over time can raise your calcium. That’s why we space doses out and ask what else you take.

If your blood calcium runs high, or you already take a high-dose vitamin D supplement, this shot isn’t for you. If your levels are normal, you likely won’t feel a difference. Pregnant or nursing? Tell us at check-in so we can talk it through together.

For most people, a daily D3 pill works fine and costs a few dollars a month. The shot earns its place for absorption problems, post-bariatric clients, or anyone who won’t remember a daily pill and would rather handle it in a few visits a year.