9 Vitamins & Supplements That May Affect Your Liver and Kidneys If Misused

or sunlight. When it occurs, it is usually the result of taking very large amounts of vitamin D supplements for an extended period.

Excessive vitamin D can cause dangerously high calcium levels.

Possible symptoms include:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • weakness
  • confusion
  • excessive thirst
  • frequent urination
  • dehydration

Very high vitamin D levels may lead to kidney stones and, in severe cases, kidney failure.

People taking high-dose vitamin D for a documented deficiency should follow the dose and monitoring plan recommended by their healthcare professional.

3. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is water-soluble, so excess