📅 Updated August 2026 · 🕒 8 min read
Vitamin D deficiency affects an estimated 70-90% of Indians · despite living in one of the sunniest countries on earth. Skin pigmentation (melanin), clothing coverage, indoor work, and pollution all block UV synthesis. This is India's most critical and most ignored nutritional gap.
2000 IU is the ideal maintenance dose for Indians who have corrected a deficiency with higher doses. Carbamide Forte uses oil-based softgels which significantly improve absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin compared to tablets.