Anything taken in excess is bad for your health, and the same applies for essential nutrients like vitamins. Undoubtedly, vitamins have a variety of functions, from helping to heal wounds, repairing cellular damage, and boosting the immune system. Deficiency of certain vitamins can lead to diseases like scurvy, anemia and rickets but the lesser known fact is that loading your body in surplus with these nutrients can also cause you some side effects.
Although vitamin-D deficiency is rampant around the world, it is even more common among Indians. Statistics show that around 76 per cent of Indians lack adequate levels of Vitamin D and this is the reason why most people are advised to soak in the sun. But because of convenience and sometimes lack of sunlight, people often take vitamin D supplements.
Taking supplements on the prescription of a doctor will benefit your health, while being careless in its consumption can lead to some serious health-related conditions. Some of the complications are listed below.
damaged kidney
Most of the side effects associated with an overdose of vitamin D are related to excess levels of calcium in the blood. Elevated levels of calcium in the bloodstream can damage tissues and even organs. The kidneys can be permanently damaged due to their weakening, often leading to its failure.
weak bones
High levels of calcium in the blood do not allow hormones to bind to the mineral from the bones, leading to serious bone problems. A person may experience back and joint pain, instability, bone pain, and a sloping posture.
lung damage
The abundance of vitamin D in your body leads to the formation of calcium and phosphate crystals that bind to the blood. These crystals accumulate in tissue organs such as the lungs and damage it. Symptoms include chest pain, cough and trouble breathing.
gastrointestinal problems
Taking large doses of vitamin D can also damage your gut. Elevated calcium levels can cause loss of appetite, diarrhea and even constipation. Other symptoms may also include nausea and vomiting.
mental health issues
In addition to harming your vital organs, an excess of vitamin D also puts you at an increased risk of developing mental problems. Symptoms such as depression, psychosis, and confusion have been reported in people with vitamin D toxicity.
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