Tag: Granulomatous disorders

While often touted for its benefits, over 10,000 international units (IU) of Vitamin D daily can lead to serious adverse effects over time, underscoring that supplementation is not for everyone. For certain individuals, taking a D3 supplement can be dangerous, potentially exacerbating underlying health conditions and causing toxic buildup.

Vitamin D toxicity, a rare but dangerous condition called hypervitaminosis D, is caused almost exclusively by excessive supplement intake, not sun exposure. While beneficial for many, for others, vitamin D supplementation can be harmful due to underlying medical conditions or drug interactions.