Risks of Vitamin D Overdosing

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The bright warm sunshine provides the body with all the vitamin D it could possibly need. So, why do some people take vitamin D supplements daily? The reason is simply that they are deficient in the essential nutrient from not getting enough of it from the sunshine each day. However, people who do get sun exposure and than take, a vitamin D supplement could actually be poising their bodies. After all, a person only needs to expose themselves to sunshine for 15-minutes three times per week in order to receive the full amount of vitamin D their body needs to maintain proper health.

How much vitamin D is necessary per day?

The amount of vitamin D necessary per day is 5 micrograms, which is 200 IU. Anymore than that and you could actually be overdosing. How, you ask? Well, again you take a vitamin D supplement and sit in the sunshine and you are already receiving too much vitamin D. You sit in the sun and after eating foods rich in vitamin D; you end up providing the body with an unnecessary amount of the nutrients.

What are the symptoms of vitamin D overdosing?

  • Stomach Discomforts
  • Elevated Calcium Levels in the Blood
  • Organ Malfunction
  • Kidney Stones
  • Muscular Weakness
  • Extreme Fatigue
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Renal Failure
  • Excessive Production of Urine
  • Excessive Vomiting
  • Dehydration that causes Extreme Thirst
  • Itchy Red Skin
  • Deafness
  • Severe Headaches such as Migraines
  • Bone Loss
  • Confusion
  • Joint Pains
  • Respiratory Issues
  • Rapid Heart Beat
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Extreme Mood Swings
  • Extremely Dry Skin Patches

What amounts of vitamin D are considered toxic?

If you are taking more than 2,500 micrograms a day, which is equivalent to 100,000 International Units, you may experience a toxic overdose on vitamin D within one to three months. However, it does depend on the person’s weight and height. Some people it may take less of a high dosage of vitamin D to cause poisoning. For large people it might take a bit more. Either way, consuming high amounts of this antioxidant is potentially dangerous, so it should be avoided.

How can you prevent an overdose on Vitamin D?

The best way to avoid vitamin D overdose is to stick to one source of vitamin D per day at small amounts. This means if you want your vitamin D source to be the sunshine, sit in the sunshine for 15-minutes three times per week and you will be golden. If you want your source to be food, eat foods rich in the vitamin, but remember not to consume too much. It is possible to consume too much of the vitamin through over eating the foods rich in it. It you rather take a supplement, take a supplement, but remember you do not need as much sunshine.

Bottom Line for Overdose on Vitamin D

When it comes to getting your vitamin D each day your best source is from getting fresh by enjoying some sunshine each day. Other forms are unnecessary and can do more harm than good. After all, not only can the sunshine provide you with the vitamin D you need, but it can warm you up and keep you feeling happy too. Happiness is something everyone could always use more of each day. After all, you cannot overdose on happiness, and happiness is essential for living an upbeat life full of positive energy. So, go enjoy that sun and get your vitamin D in its purest form. Then, enjoy the benefits of it such as healthy, strong bones, cancer prevention and protection from some types of autoimmune diseases and other illnesses.

Sources:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/

http://www.webmd.com/

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