Overdose of Vitamin-D can also be dangerous for health! Those who take supplements must know these 4 things

News Topical, Digital Desk : Nowadays, the trend of Vitamin-D supplements has increased a lot. Due to less exposure to sunlight, changing lifestyle and symptoms of Vitamin-D deficiency, people have started taking these supplements without hesitation. There is no doubt that Vitamin-D is very important for bone health, immunity and overall health, but do you know that its excess amount (Vitamin-D Overdose) can also be dangerous for you?

Yes, just like Vitamin-D deficiency is harmful, its overdose can also spoil health. Especially if you are taking supplements without medical advice, then this information is very important for you.

Why is overdose of Vitamin-D dangerous?

When the amount of vitamin D in the body becomes much more than normal, it is called vitamin D toxicity or hypervitaminosis D. This condition is usually not caused by diet or sunlight, but by excessive intake of vitamin D supplements.

The main function of vitamin D is to help in the absorption of calcium. When vitamin D becomes too high, it abnormally increases the level of calcium in the body, which is called hypercalcemia. This hypercalcemia is the root cause of many serious health problems.

Symptoms of Vitamin-D Overdose

Symptoms of vitamin D overdose appear gradually and can sometimes be difficult to recognize. If you are taking vitamin D supplements and experience any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately:

• Nausea, vomiting and stomach pain: Increased calcium levels affect the digestive system, which can cause stomach discomfort.
• Weakness and fatigue: Excess calcium in the body can make the muscles feel weak.
• Frequent urination and increased thirst: The kidneys try to excrete increased calcium levels, which makes you urinate frequently and can lead to dehydration.
• Loss of appetite and weight loss:  Digestive problems  and constantly feeling sick can lead to a loss of appetite.
• Constipation: Slow digestion can also cause constipation.
• Kidney problems: High calcium levels over a long period of time can cause kidney stones and kidney damage. In severe cases, kidney failure can occur.
• Bone pain and weakening of bones: This may sound strange, but excess vitamin D can lead to the removal of calcium from the bones, thereby weakening them.
• Heart problems: In severe cases, it can also affect the heartbeat.

What to do to avoid it?

It is very easy to avoid vitamin D overdose, if you keep a few things in mind:

• Do not take supplements without medical advice: First of all, consult a doctor and get a blood test done for vitamin D. The doctor will tell you the correct dose and duration based on your deficiency.
• Follow the prescribed dosage: If the doctor has prescribed supplements, take the prescribed amount and duration as prescribed. Do not increase the dosage on your own.
•  Vitamin D from sunlight and diet: Try to fulfill most of the vitamin D required by the body  from sunlight and some part from diet (like fatty fish, egg yolk, fortified milk).
• Pay attention to symptoms: If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above while taking supplements, tell your doctor immediately.

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