Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means it is stored in the body. High levels can be toxic.
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Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means it is stored in the body. High levels can be toxic.
Mandatory Credit: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/AP

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How an increasingly popular supplement landed a man in the hospital

A British man's overdose on vitamin D is a cautionary tale for people who are considering adding supplements to their lives, according to a paper published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Case Reports.