"Understanding the Risks of Overconsumption: The Dangers of Daily Vitamin D Supplements"

After an 89-year-old man died from vitamin D toxicity, a U.K. coroner is urging the country’s Food Standards Agency to improve supplement labeling. The man had been taking vitamin D supplements for nine months before his death, and the coroner's report alleges inadequate warnings about supplement overdose on the packaging. Experts recommend daily vitamin D intakes of 600 IU for adults ages 19 to 70, and 800 IU for those 71 and older, with a maximum safe daily intake of 4,000 IU. Vitamin D toxicity can lead to hypercalcemia, causing symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, and bone pain. It's important to monitor vitamin D intake and consult a doctor before taking supplements, as excessive levels can be dangerous.