How can EPP sufferers make sure they get enough Vitamin D? What's the best way to avoid Vitamin D deficiency?

How can EPP sufferers make sure they get enough Vitamin D? What's the best way to avoid Vitamin D deficiency?

The natural way to avoid Vitamin D deficiency is proper diet and sun exposure. The second factor is however difficult for EPP sufferers. People that suffer EPP and maximally avoid sun should measure the Vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) level to check for deficiency or if they take Vitamin D also overdose. It is possible in many of medical laboratories. If the result shows that you have to low level of Vitamin D you should contact your physician and he/she may prescribe you pills to supplement the vitamin and keep the level between 50-80 ng/mL.