Man dies after consuming too much vitamin D; experts warn of risks: 'Cascade of problems'
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Amid reports of a U.K. man's death from high amounts of vitamin D, two medical experts are warning about the dangers of excessive consumption through supplements.
Michener was admitted to East Surrey Hospital on May 10, 2023, and died 10 days later. Tests revealed that his vitamin D levels were at the maximum recordable level, according to the report from Jonathan Stevens, the assistant coroner. "Vitamin D acts as a hormone in the body and too much of it can lead to a number of problems." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Vitamin D toxicity was listed as one of the factors in Michener’s death, along with congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney failure and hypercalcemia.