HOW EASY IS IT TO OVERDOSE ON VITAMIN D?

– How easy is it to overdose on vitamin D

It is rare. However, its accumulation in the body after some time can become toxic.

– if you take vitamin D supplements, go outside and eat vitamin D-rich foods should you be careful?

Of course, yes. That could possibly increase amounts of vitamin D levels in blood, which are toxic to your body.

– Do you need to eat vitamin D-rich foods if you take supplements?

It is hard to get enough vitamin D from foods, therefore, supplementing alongside food may be necessary.

– Can you still get vitamin D from sunlight during winter?

Winter and autumn come with inadequate sun possibly making it hard for the body to depend on the sun for vitamin D synthesis. That is why diet and supplements may be important.

– What should everyone know when taking vitamin D supplements?

I usually warn my clients against taking too much vitamin D over prolonged periods because it can cause excessive calcium accumulation, which is harmful for the bones, heart, and kidney. For supplements, please keep your doses below 10 micrograms.

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Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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