Doctors advise how to consume “vitamin D” safely without risking death.
In the case of international news, an 89-year-old man was found dead after taking high doses of “vitamin D” for 9 months. Forensic investigators have complained that a warning should be written on the package.
Today (6 March 2024) Police Lertchai Lertwutthi The Deputy Secretary General of the Food and Drug Administration provided information on the safety of vitamin D-containing dietary supplements approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Thailand. If consumed according to the recommendations on the label, which the FDA has made known by the Ministry of Public Health regarding nutritional labels and food supplements. Establish the recommended daily nutritional values for Thais (THAI RECOMMENED DAILY INTAKES: Thai RDI) and the amount of vitamin D in food supplements should not exceed 15 micrograms per day. and require that all dietary supplements display warnings when consumed, including “children and pregnant women should not be eaten,” “Should regularly eat a variety of foods from all 5 food groups in adequate proportions,” and “There is no protective effect. or cure diseases” for consumer safety
Dr. Lertchai said that vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins in the body. which plays a role in improving the health of the body in many ways Especially if vitamin D is lacking. During childhood it causes rickets. or osteomyelitis In adults it can lead to osteoporosis. who will also be found to have low levels of vitamin D in the blood. For adults the recommended intake of vitamin D is 15 micrograms per day Sun exposure in the morning before 8:00 for 15-30 minutes, 3 times a week. It will help you get vitamin D. However, you should not take more than 100 micrograms per day. Because it can cause a high level of calcium in the blood and be harmful to the body. caused by vitamin D
“When purchasing dietary supplements, consumers should check whether it has the correct authorization by looking at the food serial number or FDA number, the name and address of the manufacturer. or importer Component formula Correct way of use Warnings or recommendations on the label Expiry date and must be consumed and follow the recommendations and warnings on the label Patients with osteoporosis Chronic kidney disease Thyroid disease or hypercalcemia take vitamin D You should first consult a doctor,” Mr. Lertchai said.
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