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What are the benefits and drawbacks of taking high dosage vitamin d supplements?
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Correct D deficiency: The only benefit would be to correct vitamin d deficiency more rapidly. The danger of high doses would be high blood calcium which could lead to kidney stones and kidney failure.
Answered 10/25/2014
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