Vitamin D—Is It Worse to Get Too Little or Too Much?

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Vitamin D is very important for your health, performing many different biological functions in the body. In addition to regulating the levels of phosphorous and calcium present in your bloodstream, it plays an essential role in hormonal regulation, bone health, and maintaining a robust immune system. As you can imagine, being deficient in vitamin D can have a very negative effect on your health, including an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and more. But did you know that getting too much vitamin D can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease as well? That’s right—if you’re getting too much vitamin D, usually from taking a vitamin D supplement with too high of a dosage, you could have an elevated risk for a heart attack or stroke. Most people have more to worry about from being vitamin D deficient rather than taking too much, but how do you know if you’re getting the right amount? Read more…

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