United States: Vitamin D is an important vitamin that our bodies store. Dr. Milan Singh, a health expert, says it’s best to check if you really need a vitamin D supplement before taking one. This is because our bodies don’t get rid of extra vitamin D easily, which can lead to too much of it (called toxicity).
This advice hereby rather goes for other vitamins like A, E, and K and also, they should only be taken if a doctor says you need them. Taking too many of these vitamins can be harmful, so it’s important to be careful!
So, as we always do, we consulted an expert to establish if it is true that many people take supplements with their systems not proving the intake. Remarkably, deficient is essential to correct as low levels of vitamin D result in rickets, bone pain, and muscle weakness.
At the present time, the absolute majority of people aged 10-75 are experiencing vitamin D deficiency and should take D3 according to their doctor. However, one should never embark on any supplement taking without testing. Avoiding the same is a big no no said Dr Aniket Mule, consultant internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road.
As reported by the Indian express, If one consumes too much vitamin D, chances are she or he will be toxic.” Some of the manifestations of this ailment include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, kidney failure, kidney stones, arrhythmia, confusion and even dying, according to Dr Mule.
As noticed by the Dr Mule, vitamin D toxicity may also results in high amount of calcium in the blood known as hypercalcemia characterizing manifestations like bone pains, increased desire to urinate and formation of calcium in arterioles or soft tissues. Therefore, you should only consume any supplement that you may need strictly under the doctor’s advise.
“Never begin any type of exotic supplement just because your friend has recommended it. The doctor will tell you what is the most appropriate for you to take then suggest the right dosage. So ensure you take your blood sample for vitamin D test often, was the advice given by Dr Mule.