Tag: Nutrient poisoning

While vitamin D toxicity is relatively rare, it is almost exclusively caused by excessive intake from supplements, not from sunlight or food sources. Understanding how much vitamin D is needed for toxicity is crucial for preventing a dangerous health condition known as hypervitaminosis D.

According to the CDC, approximately 57% of US adults take at least one dietary supplement daily, highlighting the risk of overconsumption. But just as a deficiency can harm, taking too much of minerals can cause a range of adverse health effects, a condition known as mineral toxicity.