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Potential toxic dose with "Now Foods".

6/8/2011

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Vitamin d over the counter is not regulated by the FDA. Please consider sticking with a brand that works for you. Switching brands may mean a different dose, because of lack of regulation, and I strongly recommend retesting in three months to see where you are with the 25(oh)D test. A study last year showed that of ten different brands one had only a third the amount stated on the label. This article is a example of the another extreme and my readings state 40,000 iu a day WILL put you on the road to vitamin D toxicity!
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BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — Now Foods is recalling its Calcium & Magnesium Softgels supplements due to excessive amounts of vitamin D3 and is asking customers to immediately stop using the product.

The company said on its website that the supplement contains 30-40,000 international units per serving versus the 600 IU indicated on its label. Now Foods said it has received reports of nausea and elevated blood vitamin D levels tied to use of the product. Symptoms of high vitamin D dietary intake also can include fatigue, headaches and loss of appetite, among other side effects.

Now Foods said customers can return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund or replacement, and no receipt will be required. The product was sold throughout the United States and in other countries. The affected U.S. product codes are 1251, 1252.

No other Now Foods products are involved or affected by the recall.

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