We know that Vitamin D deficiency can lead to various health issues in the body but did you know that excess of this Vitamin in the body can lead to death?
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You must have heard about David mner a 89-year-old resident of sari UK who died because of high levels of vitamin D in his body David was in Vitamin D supplements 9 months prior to his death this case has caused an uproar on the internet as you must have read about
Which brings us to today’s body ATZ segment where we’ll understand that can overdosing vitamin D kill you vitamin DET toxicity is rare but it does occur with extremely high doses it usually develops over time since extra vitamin D can build up in your body nearly all vitamin D overdoses results
From taking high doses of Vitamin D supplements as it is almost impossible to get too much of vitamin D from sunlight or from your food but before we dive into Vitamin D toxicity let’s de code What vitamin D is vitamin D also called as calciferol that
Is naturally present in a few Foods is available as a dietary supplement it is important for performing various biological functions in the body and helps in maintaining overall health by regulating calcium and phosphorus absorption supports bone health and modulates immune functions it helps in promoting strong bone and teeth health
Reduces the risk of osteoporosis and supports muscle functions additionally vitamin D is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and may contribute to reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease autoimmune disorders and some cancers though the research is still going on adequate levels of vitamin D are essential for
Optimal Health and deficiency can lead to various health problems making it important to ensure sufficient intake through sunlight exposure dietary sources or supplements the main source of vitamin D is UV rays of the sun which strikes the skin C foods such as mushroom milk fatty fish bananas and
Oranges are also said to have good amount of vitamin D but what is vitamin D vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin in contrast to water soluble vitamins your body has no easy way to get rid of this fat soluble vitamin for this reason alone excessive amounts May build in
Your body when one consumes too many supplements that is when vitamin D can be caused according to Harvard the recommended consumption level of vitamin D for a healthy functioning human being is between 600 to 800 IU every day and it should not exceed to more than 4,000
Units per day it is advised to take Vitamin D supplements daily but not more than 4,000 National units unless it is being monitored under the supervision of a doctor now let’s talk about vitamin DET toxicity V vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption however
Excess vitamin D intake can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood known as hypercalcemia this can cause symptoms such as nausea vomiting constipation weakness excessive thirst frequent urination and in several cases it may also result in kidney stones or kidney damage prolonged high levels of calcium
Can lead to deposition of calcium in soft tissues like the heart lungs and blood vessels also in the kidneys this can adversely affect their functioning and can lead to conditions such as cardiovascular diseases pulmonary fibrosis and kidney damage it can also irritate the digestive system leading to systems such as stomach pain bloating
Diarrhea loss of appetite muscle weakness cramps and pain to conclude the vitamin D toxicity is rare its treatment primarily involves stopping vitamin D supplementation only when your doctor advises you to as it might help in Flushing out excessive calcium that is being built in your body close monitoring by your Healthcare
Professional is essential to ensure that calcium levels are returned to normal and to prevent further complications of other organs therefore see your doctor if you face any of these sides so that quicker blood test and physical examination can be conducted that’s it for this week I’ll see you in the next episode
