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Vitamin D Safety and Adverse Effects – When Should Caution Be Advised? – By Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa Source : grassrootshealth Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa elaborates on the safety of vitamin D and avoiding adverse effects, including types of individuals who may need to be more cautious about taking higher doses and concerns about co-nutrients. (Interview Series Part 5) Key Points Vitamin D toxicity should not be diagnosed in isolation; relying only on a specific serum concentration of 25(OH)D for diagnosis is a fallacy There are a few conditions to be cautious of exposure to sunlight: those who are hyperreactive or hypersensitive to sunlight; examples are lupus erythematosus/syndromes (SLE) and genetic disorders like Williams syndrome (hypersensitive to vitamin D); also, those with chronic granulomatous diseases like sarcoidosis and tuberculosis could produce high amounts of calcitriol causing hypercalcemia For those taking vitamin D supplements, there is no reason to take calcium supplements, as intestinal calcium ...