Vitamin D intoxication and severe hypercalcaemia complicating nutritional supplements misuse

Abstract

This case report discusses an uncommon presentation of vitamin D intoxication and severe hypercalcaemia attributed to misuse of multiple nutritional supplements (˃20 active agents). A review of this case, supported by accumulated literature, lends room to further public health safety discussions. The multisystemic clinical manifestations of vitamin D toxicity can be debilitating, hence the need to prevent its occurrence.

Keywords: Calcium and bone; Safety; Toxicology.