Vitamin D
Women who are in pre- and postmenopause are made to believe that taking vitamin D supplements will prevent them from breaking bones. However, no healthy woman has to worry about the possibility of this even without taking the supplement. When it comes to healthy individuals, regardless of age, high doses of the vitamin should be avoided as they could end up being detrimental to their health.
Taking vitamin D in too high amounts can lead to the body absorbing too much calcium, which can lead to mood disorders, kidney stones, and muscle and abdominal pain. These are in addition to increasing the risk of stroke or heart attacks!
Generally speaking, vitamin D is needed for people who are at an increased risk of deficiency, which includes people who have certain health conditions, darker-skinned individuals, and older adults. And even then, they should also be careful, as the vitamin can interact negatively with certain medications and cause side effects. People who are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids (like prednisone), and various statins should be especially careful and should never start taking this supplement without talking to their doctor.
You can also boost your vitamin D intake naturally by spending 10 to 15 minutes in the sun without using sunblock!
