Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health. Studies have linked vitamin D deficiency not only to bone diseases but also to autoimmune disorders and anticancer effects in melanoma, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer.
Due to these health benefits and widespread insufficiency, particularly in Spain , vitamin D prescriptions have surged, significantly increasing consumption.
However, weeks earlier, Spain’s Ministry of Health issued a warning against the rational use of vitamin D and the risks associated with its consumption without medical supervision.
This alert follows an incident in the Balearic Islands, where 16 people were hospitalized for hypervitaminosis D after consuming a defective supplement, highlighting the risk for uncontrolled use.
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