Tag #Overdosing

What are the immediate health risks associated with high-dose vitamin D supplementation, and how prevalent is this issue in the UK?

A UK GP warns against high doses of vitamin D supplements, citing risks of heart and kidney damage due to hypercalcemia, a condition caused by excess calcium in the bloodstream. He advises blood tests before supplementation to determine individual needs, noting that many people take dangerously high doses, exceeding recommended limits. Fat-soluble vitamin D accumulates in the body unlike water-soluble vitamins.