In England, a man taking vitamin D for several months resulted in death due to heart and kidney failure. This was reported by Business Content.
The 89-year-old former businessman was hospitalized on May 10, 2023, with hypercalcemia, which means increased calcium levels in the blood. It also had very high levels of vitamin D. This substance helps the body absorb calcium, but too much of it can cause calcium buildup in the body. The packaging of the medications the man took did not contain any warnings about the specific risks or side effects of taking them.
The man lived ten days after being hospitalized. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, excessive calcium levels and vitamin D poisoning.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. Contains oily fish, red meat and egg yolk. It is also produced in the body under the influence of sunlight. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for people aged 14 to 70 in the UK is 15 micrograms or 600 international units. For people over 70 years old – 20 mcg or 800 IU.
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