Efeitos do uso excessivo de suplementos à base de vitamina d: uma revisão narrativa de literatura.

Abstract

Introduction: Excessive intake of vitamin

D-based supplements can lead to so- called Hypervitaminosis D. Abuse of this

medication can result in the deposition of calcium phosphate crystals in soft tissues throughout the body. Justification: During these last few years, there has been a growth in the consumption of supplements. Objective: The present study aims to carry out a literature review on the effects of excessive use of vitamin D-based supplements. Materials and methods: A narrative bibliographic review was carried out in the Pubmed and Google Scholar databases. Results: Sixteen articles were selected for the preparation of this work. According to related authors, the most common clinical manifestations of toxicity are confusion, polydipsia, polyuria, anorexia, vomiting and muscle weakness. In addition, it can cause nephrocalcinosis, bone demineralization and even pain. Final considerations: Thus, caution is recommended for the use of this type of medication so that the upper tolerable intake level is not exceeded.