dietary supplements
Brite takes too much vitamin D – and has to stay in the hospital for several days
Vitamin D is popular in tablet form. However, an overdose can also occur with this dietary supplement.
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After receiving nutritional advice, a Brit took a vitamin D supplement so high that he had to be hospitalized for a toxic reaction. Now the person concerned wants to warn against it.
A UK man contacted a nutritionist who caught his eye on a radio talk show. Either the advisor explained something wrong or the man completely misunderstood him. The man was consuming over 20 over-the-counter supplements a day after the interview.
Among them was a vitamin D supplement, which he consumed at a dose a hundred times higher than the recommended dose. The overdose led to a toxic reaction: within a month the man’s health deteriorated acutely, he suffered from nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, had to throw up repeatedly, had cramps in his legs and ringing in his ears. BMJ Case Reports magazine reported on the man’s case.
He was taken to the hospital
Although he stopped taking the supplements when the symptoms began, his condition did not improve even after two months. He lost nearly 30 pounds and was suffering from kidney problems when he was eventually taken to the hospital. He received medical care there until his levels were back to normal.
The Brit is now doing well again. He would now like to warn other people against taking too many dietary supplements.
The human body needs vitamin D
Vitamin D is stored in the liver and in the body’s fat cells. When it is needed, the body automatically uses it. It is needed to absorb calcium in the intestines and thus ensures strong bones and teeth.
Vitamin D also strengthens the muscles, has a protective effect on the nerve cells in the brain, has positive effects on the cardiovascular system and is important for a healthy immune system. Humans can get it from food and with the help of sunlight. However, the sunscreen must not be forgotten to keep the risk of skin cancer low.
Source:“CNN“, BMJ Case Reports