What are the side effects of taking vitamin 3? Clarifying common supplement misconceptions
                                
                                
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                                The term 'vitamin 3' does not refer to an officially recognized vitamin, and is often a search query mistake for vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) or sometimes vitamin B3 (niacin). While generally safe in recommended amounts, high doses of these supplements, particularly vitamin D3, can cause a range of adverse health effects.