Question 1

what are the symptoms of too much vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

Nausea, fatigue.: Too much vitamin D may cause high blood calcium which could result in nausea, constipation, fatigue, depression, and excessive urintaion.

Question 2

i just wanted to know can adult take too much vitamin d? what are the consequences

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VitamnD: Yes you can take too much vitamin D.

If your baseline vitamin D is low you would probably be started on 50,000 units a week for a month or two.

If your baseline vitamin D is OK you only need 1000 or 2000 units a day. This is available over the counter without a prescription ands is not expensive.

Question 3

can too much vitamin d cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin D toxicity is very rare; one generally has to take at least 40,000 iu/day for months to get toxic levels. Symptoms of toxicity include poor appetite, excess thirst, frequent urination, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, irritability, nausea and vomiting but headache is not a know symptom. See http://tinyurl.com/qhvd5v6

Question 4

what are the side effects of too much vitamin d?

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Excess Vitamin D: Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-toxicity/faq-20058108 for signs &amp; symptoms of excess vitamin D, a rare condition also known as hypervitaminosis D eg poor appetite, nausea &amp; vomiting, weakness, frequent urination and kidney problems. This is usually from excess supplementation, not via food or sun exposure.

Question 5

are there any side effects to taking too much vitamin d?

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Rare-TOXICITY: Vitamin d toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis d, is a rare but potentially serious condition that occurs when you have excessive amounts of vitamin d in your body. Vit d toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea and vomiting, ...Weakness, frequent urination and kidney problems also may occur.

Question 6

is it possible to get too much vitamin d with oral pills and sunshine?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Excessive intake of vitamin d, more than 10, 000 i.U. Daily  can be dangerous.  Sunshine alone does not usually produce dangerous levels but could do this if vitamin d pills are also taken.

Question 7

are there any side effects of too much vitamin d? i take about 5000 ius

Accepted Answer

Indeed, there are!: Too much vitamin D can cause calcium blood levels to rise resulting in fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, etc.  The recommended daily allowance of vitamin D for an adult male is 600 IU, so 5000 is a lot to take every day. You should have a 25-OH (hydroxy) vitamin D level measured to make sure you are not in the toxic range. Then your doctor can advise on the proper intake. Be well:)

Question 8

i take 50,000 ius of vitamin d once a week. will taking a daily multi-vitamin cause me to be taking in too much vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

Hardly...: ur multi likely has 400iu  - less  than 1% of 50,000iu.  it wont matter.  whats more important to know is that if ur an average size the 50,000 weekly will only get u a level in the 30s.  to get closer to a level of 50 u will need at least 5000 iu a  day.  daily doses yield higher levels with less total dose.

Question 9

can too much vitamin d make your feet swell?

Accepted Answer

Sort of.: Vitamin d is fat soluble, so it's very possible to overdose on it. In very high doses over a period of time, it can affect kidney function, which can lead to swelling. Don't take more than the daily recommended amount of vitamin d without the knowledge and oversight of your doctor.

Question 10

can too much vitamin d give you hot flashes and night sweats?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin d regulates your body's absorption of calcium, so too much vitamin d will lead to hypercalcemia or too much calcium in your blood. Hypercalcemia typically manifests as constipation, nausea, polyuria (excess urination), and in severe/chronic cases, renal problems and cardiovascular issues. None of these issues would manifest as hot flashes or night sweats.

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