Vitamin D is often referred to as the \"sunshine vitamin\" due to the fact it naturally occurs when the skin reacts to ultraviolet B rays from the sun. However, in the UK during the winter months, these rays lessen meaning people may have to get their daily intake elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Vitamin D naturally occurs in a number of foods, with most people getting an adequate amount from their daily diet.<\/p>\n
But for people who struggle to get enough into their diet, vitamin D supplements can be a good way to meet the daily recommended amount.<\/p>\n
Taking too many of these supplements, however, can have some negative side effects.<\/p>\n
According to the NHS: \"Children from the age of one year and adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day.<\/p>\n
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The NHS advice adds: \"This applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly, and children aged 11 to 17 years.<\/p>\n
\"Children aged one to 10 years should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day. Infants under 12 months should not have more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) a day.\"<\/p>\n
Among the many side effects, people who have taken too much vitamin D may notice a change in how frequently they need the toilet.<\/p>\n
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from the food you eat.<\/p>\n
However, taking too much vitamin D can see blood calcium soar to dangerously high levels, known as hypercalcemia.<\/p>\n
One sign of hypercalcemia is the need to urinate more often and urgently than usual.<\/p>\n
The normal range of blood calcium is 8.510.2 mg\/dl (2.12.5 mmol\/l).<\/p>\n
In one study, two men took improperly labelled vitamin D supplements, leading to blood calcium levels of 13.215 mg\/dl (3.33.7 mmol\/l).<\/p>\n
Following this, it took a year for their levels to return to normal after they stopped taking the supplements.<\/p>\n
Other symptoms of hypercalcemia can include digestive problems, such as vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.<\/p>\n
People who have taken too many vitamin D supplements may feel fatigued, dizzy, confused or have excessive thirst.<\/p>\n
People who think they may need to take vitamin D supplements are advised to speak with their doctor before beginning.<\/p>\n
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