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Hypervitaminosis D in the pediatric population

Authors

  • Bartosz Pawłowski Katedra i Klinika Neurochirurgii i Neurochirurgii Dziecięcej, Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny Nr 4 w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3515-1777
  • Bernadeta Maliszewska Department of Imaging Diagnostics and Interventional Radiology, Provincial Specialist Hospital in Lublin https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8661-8949
  • Łukasz Łaba Department of Infectious Diseases, University Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Lublin https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9935-7082
  • Dominik Łuczyński Clinical Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Lublin https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0041-2974
  • Agata Tokarzewska SKN at the Department and Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Research Methodology, Medical University of Lublin https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9539-1697
  • Monika Żybowska-Męczyńska St. John Paul II Mazovian Provincial Hospital in Siedlce, Poland, Księcia Józefa Poniatowskiego 26, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3885-5907
  • Magdalena Kłusek University Clinical Hospital No 4 in Lublin, Doktora Kazimierza Jaczewskiego Street 8, 20-954 Lublin https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8055-6054
  • Filip Klimas SP ZOZ MSWiA Hospital in Kraków, Kronikarza Galla 25 Street, 30-053 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5266-8676
  • Kacper Rusiński University Clinical Hospital in Poznan, Przybyszewskiego Street 49, 60-355 Poznań https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4002-9267
  • Michał Sienkiewicz Regional Specialist Hospital in Biała Podlaska Terebelska Street 57/65, 21-500 Biała Podlaska https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0427-9198

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/QS.2025.38.57805

Keywords

hypervitaminosis D, children, toxicity, supplementation

Abstract

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a huge role in the metabolism of bones and teeth, which is especially important among pediatric patients. Its deficiency in the developmental period is associated with a decrease in bone mass, bone mineralization disorders, as well as the development of rickets. In addition, vitamin D has an immunomodulatory effect, and its reduced level correlates with a higher incidence of certain autoimmune diseases and cancer. However, it is worth noting that nowadays, in the era of high availability of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietary supplements, not only hypovitaminosis D can be dangerous and pose a significant clinical problem. More and more parents decide to administer exogenous vitamin D preparations, often without prior consultation with a doctor to determine the optimal dose or duration of supplementation. Unfortunately, it happens that over-the-counter supplements contain a higher dose of vitamin D than the manufacturer suggests. This is very often due to inadequate control of supplement production. Restrictions similar to those in the case of drug production should be sought. It should be remembered that the human body, thanks to exposure to sunlight, under the influence of UV radiation, is able to synthesize endogenous vitamin D on its own. Another source of vitamin D is many foods such as fatty fish, eggs, mushrooms or dairy products, which should be in the diet of every person, especially a child. Therefore, it becomes necessary to define uniform recommendations for doctors and parents regarding vitamin D supplementation in children, as well as to educate the public about possible toxic effects resulting from excessive supply.

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PAWŁOWSKI, Bartosz, MALISZEWSKA, Bernadeta, ŁABA, Łukasz, ŁUCZYŃSKI, Dominik, TOKARZEWSKA, Agata, ŻYBOWSKA-MĘCZYŃSKA, Monika, KŁUSEK , Magdalena, KLIMAS, Filip, RUSIŃSKI, Kacper and SIENKIEWICZ, Michał. Hypervitaminosis D in the pediatric population. Quality in Sport. Online. 16 February 2025. Vol. 38, p. 57805. [Accessed 13 June 2025]. DOI 10.12775/QS.2025.38.57805.
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