The recommendations come with two precautions:
- Some people may need more than the RDA (after talking with their doctor) if they are:
- Obese
- Taking anticonvulsant medications, glucocorticoids, antifungals such as ketoconazole or medications for AIDS
- Taking too much of either nutrient appears to be harmful, with:
- Kidney stones associated with too much calcium from supplements
- Very high levels of vitamin D (above 10,000 IUs per day) potentially causing kidney and tissue damage
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