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Children's Vitamin D Supplements Exceed Safe Dosage Limits

10/24/2025

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Which? reported that several vitamin D supplements for children exceeded the recommended dose of 2,000 IU.
The products "Growth" and "Height Growth Maximiser" contained 2,500 IU.
Some sellers offered doses as high as 50,000 IU, 12.5 times the advised daily limit.
Nuke Nutrition has withdrawn its product amid concerns.
The National Health Service (NHS) warns that excess vitamin D can cause hypercalcaemia and serious health issues.

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Which? reported that several vitamin D supplements for children exceeded the recommended dose of 2,000 IU.
The products "Growth" and "Height Growth Maximiser" contained 2,500 IU.
Some sellers offered doses as high as 50,000 IU, 12.5 times the advised daily limit.
Nuke Nutrition has withdrawn its product amid concerns.
The National Health Service (NHS) warns that excess vitamin D can cause hypercalcaemia and serious health issues.