How Easy Is It to Overdose On Vitamin D?

How Easy Is It to Overdose On Vitamin D?

You can easily overdose on vitamin D if you take large amounts of Vitamin D supplements. Although you can also obtain vitamin D from foods and the sun, it is not easy to overdose on the vitamin from these natural sources.

If You Take Vitamin D Supplements, Should You Be Careful When You Go Outside and Eat Vitamin D-Rich Foods?

There is no scientific research that shows taking vitamin supplements and Vitamin D-rich foods at the same time can be dangerous.

Do You Need to Eat Vitamin D-Rich Foods If You Take Supplements?

I don’t think so. Vitamin D supplements are a good way to meet your recommended daily intake of the vitamin. For this reason, you may not need Vitamin-D foods.

Can You Still Get Vitamin D from Sunlight During Winter?

You can get vitamin D from sunlight in winter but in low amounts.

What Should Everyone Know When Taking Vitamin D Supplements?

We all know Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. For this reason, you may want to take your Vitamin-D supplement with healthy fats to increase its absorption in the body. Sources of healthy fats to keep an eye on include avocado, cheese, fatty fish, nuts and chia seeds.

Elena Ognivtseva
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I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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