She neither smoked nor drank, yet her kidneys started failing: Delhi ortho surgeon warns of a common supplement that nearly killed a 24-year-old

Dr. Ubaidur Rahman, orthopedic and sports surgeon at Delhis Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, shared a cautionary case of a 24-year-old woman whose healthy lifestyle couldnt prevent a near-fatal reaction to a common vitamin supplement. She experienced nausea, fatigue, swelling, and heart issues, later diagnosed as cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) toxicity. Dr. Rahman stressed that even routine supplements can be dangerous in excess and urged proper dosing, medical supervision, and awareness of early warning signs to prevent serious health risks.