Vitamin D3 Treatment

What is Vitamin D3 boost?

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Vitamin D is crucial to the building and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. The recommended form of vitamin D is vitamin D3, known also as cholecalciferol. Calcium, the primary component of bone, is only properly absorbed by your body when vitamin D is present. Vitamin D is created within the body when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin. There are not many foods that contain vitamin D, but you can find it in fortified milk, fortified cereals, and fatty fish, like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Unfortunately, most people do not get the necessary amount of vitamin D. Therefore, supplementation is needed. Vitamin D3 is the perfect supplement as it is the natural form of vitamin D that your body makes from sunlight.

What are some side effects? 

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When taken in appropriate doses, vitamin D is generally considered safe with no side effects. However, it can be harmful when taken in excess amounts. Some of the side effects experienced when taking too much include:

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• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Poor appetite

• Constipation

• Weakness

• Weight loss

• Confusion

• Disorientation

• Heart rhythm problems

• Kidney damage

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* Always speak with your doctor when taking any new medication or supplementation. Always bring a list of medications or any other products you are taking with you for your healthcare provider to look over. If you experience any signs of overdose, seek medical attention immediately.