Side Effects of Taking Vitamin D Supplements

Mental health perks.

While this is an area of vitamin D research that needs more depth and time, recent studies indicate there may be a link between vitamin D and depression.

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Immune system support.

A 2017 study indicated supplementation of vitamin D may reduce the risk of acute respiratory tract infection, especially in subjects who started the study with a more significant deficiency of vitamin D.

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Lower blood pressure.

A 2019 study highlights that a vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease related to hypertension, and even brief bouts of deficiency may raise blood pressure enough to negatively impact organ health.

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Elevated blood calcium levels.

If taken in excess, vitamin D may instruct your body to over absorb calcium, and in turn, result in hypercalcemia, or high blood calcium levels.

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