Vitamin D Toxicity is Rare

Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN

Despite the research showing the benefits of higher amounts of vitamin D, many doctors continue suggesting 400 IU daily. The common fear is that higher amounts will result in toxicity.

However, a new study conducted by the Mayo clinic may just put these fears to rest. The study found that vitamin D toxicity is, in fact, quite rare.

The results were published in the journal, Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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