It looks like you’re sharing a headline. If you’re asking whether this warning is accurate: vitamin D should not usually be stopped just because of common symptoms, but very high intake can cause problems (most often from excessive supplements rather than normal sun exposure or food).
Symptoms that can suggest too much vitamin D causing high calcium levels (hypercalcemia) include:
- Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
- Excessive thirst and frequent urination
- Constipation or abdominal discomfort
- Weakness, fatigue, confusion, or unusual tiredness
If someone taking vitamin D supplements develops these symptoms—especially after using high doses (for example, large weekly/monthly doses or multiple supplements containing vitamin D)—they should stop taking extra vitamin D until they speak with a healthcare professional and consider checking blood calcium and vitamin D levels.
However:
- Many people are prescribed vitamin D because they are deficient, and stopping it without advice may not be appropriate.
- The recommended amount depends on age, health status, existing vitamin D levels, kidney function, and the dose being taken.
- Vitamin D toxicity is uncommon and is usually linked to excessive supplementation over time.
If you tell me the vitamin D dose you’re taking (e.g., 1,000 IU daily, 50,000 IU weekly), how long you’ve taken it, and any symptoms you have, I can help you assess whether it sounds concerning.
