Stop this BS guys..
Taking too much vitamin D primarily leads to
vitamin D toxicity (hypervitaminosis D), which causes an unhealthy buildup of calcium in your blood, known as
hypercalcemia. Because vitamin D is fat-soluble, the excess is stored in body tissues rather than flushed out in urine. [
1,
2]
According to the
Mayo Clinic, the recommended safe upper limit for most adults is 4,000 IU daily unless otherwise directed by a doctor. [
1]
The Effects of Excess Vitamin D
The primary health risks are driven by high calcium levels in the blood, which can result in: [
1,
2]
- Digestive issues: Nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, and stomach pain.
- Neurological symptoms: Confusion, dizziness, fatigue, and in severe cases, altered mental states.
- Renal complications: Excessive thirst, frequent urination, painful kidney stones, and in extreme cases, kidney injury or failure.
- Bone and muscle weakness: Paradoxically, high calcium can lead to bone loss and muscle weakness.
- Other systemic issues: High blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Important Details
- Toxicity isn't caused by the sun: You cannot get vitamin D toxicity from too much sun exposure, as your body regulates how much it produces. Toxicity almost exclusively happens from mega-dosing with supplements. [1, 2]
- If you suspect an overdose: If you believe you have taken too much and are experiencing adverse symptoms, consult your healthcare provider or reach out to a local poison control service, such as the Poisons Information Centre (if you are in Australia). [1]
Honestly speaking, I never felt comfortable with this Vitamin D hype, mentioning over and over and over just like
@Emios used to mention certain weird things repeatedly in the past..
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