Guest guest Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Many are writing on here that they are losing hair and thinking it's the LDN. It's NOT. It's possible it's Vitamin D deficiency, but...I'm already getting responses that some are being told by their doctors to take 10,000 IU of D3. The following is what I took from the mayoclinic.com site re: too much Vitiman D... Question Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much? What is vitamin D toxicity, and should I worry about it since I take supplements? Answer from Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D, is a potentially serious but treatable medical condition that occurs when you get too much vitamin D. Vitamin D toxicity usually results from taking an excessive amount of vitamin D supplements ¡ª not from your diet or too much sun exposure. That's because your body regulates the amount of vitamin D produced from sun exposure, and even fortified foods don't contain large amounts of vitamin D. Although vitamin D toxicity is rare even among people who take supplements, you may be at greater risk if you have health problems, such as liver or kidney conditions, or if you take thiazide-type diuretics. As always, make sure your doctor is aware of any vitamins or supplements you take. The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), causing symptoms such as: ¡öNausea ¡öVomiting ¡öPoor appetite ¡öConstipation ¡öWeakness ¡öConfusion ¡öHeart rhythm abnormalities ¡öKidney stones Treatment of vitamin D toxicity may include stopping vitamin D supplements and restricting calcium intake, as well as taking medication. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary. Supplements can be a reasonable way to meet recommended levels ¡ª as long as you pay attention to how much you take. The Institute of Medicine currently recommends that children and adults up to age 70 get 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily. The recommendation for adults over age 70 is 800 IU daily. Finally, keep in mind that doctors may recommend higher does of vitamin D for a short time to treat an underlying medical problem such as vitamin D deficiency. However, such therapeutic doses are given under the care of a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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