1. Introduction
Vitamin D has earned its reputation as a “sunshine vitamin” — crucial for bone health, immune support and overall wellbeing. So when your pharmacist issues a serious warning about it, it demands attention. Recently, health professionals have raised red flags about inappropriate or excessive vitamin D supplementation, highlighting risks that most users are unaware of. Tyla+2PMC+2
In this article, we’ll explore why the warning matters, what the risks are, how much is safe, and what you should do to protect your health.
2. Why the Warning Is Being Issued
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Vitamin D is fat‑soluble, meaning it accumulates in body tissues (unlike many water‑soluble vitamins). This raises the risk of toxicity if taken in high doses over time. Wikipédia+1
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Recent cases report hospitalisations and serious health effects from excessive intake of vitamin D supplements — often after self‑medication or unmonitored high‑dose therapies. The Pharmacist+1
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Supplements are widely accessible and often used without healthcare supervision; many people assume “more is better,” which is not always true. Tyla
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There’s also the issue of product quality and dosing errors: over‑fortified pills, incorrect dosing instructions, or faulty manufacturing have all contributed to harm. PMC
