Overdose On Vitamin D
It is very hard to overdose on Vitamin D, even though it is a fat-soluble prohormones. The two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol).
It is known as the sunshine Vitamin because it is converted from an AV ray to Vitamin D by the skin. It is not widely known about because it is free and why will, say drug companies want to study or give out information on something free?
Food Sources
Fortified foods are the major dietary source of Vitamin D. Only a few foods naturally contain significant amounts of Vitamin D, these include, fatty fish and fish oils
Our bodies are so efficient that they simply regulate and expend any Vitamin D that is brought in from the sun, and thus it is virtually impossible to get an overdose of sunshine.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D for adults is the same in males and females, but increases with age.
- Ages 19-50: 200 International Units (IU)
- Ages 51-69: 400 IU
- Age 70 and older: 600 IU
Now if you take an overdose of the supplement Vitamin D then you need to know some of the side effects that might occur. First off call your poison control center. The US National Poison Line is 1-800-222-1222.
Symptoms of overdose
- drowsiness
- unconsciousness
- weakness
- headache
- loss of appetite
- dry mouth
- metallic taste
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach cramps
- constipation
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- irritability
An overdose on Vitamin D takes months to build up in the body, unless you grab a bunch of bottles and swallow. It is important to know how much to take so you do not take too much and suffer the consequences. Knowing this will give you the ability to find a well being for yourself in the world of nutrition.
