FDA reveals dietary supplements containing vitamin D that are FDA in Thailand It is safe. If eaten according to the recommendations on the label
In the case of international news, an 89-year-old man was found dead after taking high doses of vitamin D for 9 months. Forensic investigators have complained that a warning should be written on the packaging. Pharmacist Lertchai Lertwut, deputy secretary-general of the Food and Drug Administration, said dietary supplements containing vitamin D that are approved by the FDA in Thailand are safe. If eaten according to the recommendations on the label The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has an announcement from the Ministry of Public Health regarding nutrition labels and dietary supplements. Set the recommended daily nutritional values ??for Thai people (THAI RECOMMENED DAILY INTAKES : Thai RDI) and the amount of vitamin D in dietary supplements must not exceed 15 micrograms per day. and requiring all dietary supplements to display warnings when consumed, including
‘children and pregnant women Should not be eaten,’ ‘Should eat a variety of foods from all 5 food groups in appropriate proportions on a regular basis,’ and ‘No protective effect. or cure disease’ for the safety of consumers
Vitamin D is one of the important vitamins in the body. that plays a role in enhancing the health of the body in many ways Especially if vitamin D is lacking. During childhood, it causes rickets or osteomalacia. In adults, it can lead to osteoporosis. which will also be found to have low levels of vitamin D in the blood For adults The recommended intake of vitamin D is 15 micrograms per day. Exposure to sunlight in the morning before 8:00 a.m. for 15-30 minutes, 3 times/week. It will help you get vitamin D. However, you shouldn’t take more than 100 micrograms per day. Because it may cause high calcium in the blood and be harmful to the body. caused by vitamin D
Deputy Secretary General Said further: In purchasing dietary supplements Consumers should check whether has the correct permiss
ion By looking at the food serial number or FDA number, name and address of the manufacturer or importer. Component formula Correct way to use Warnings or recommendations on the label Date of expiration and should be eaten and follow the recommendations and warnings on the label Patients with osteoporosis chronic kidney disease Thyroid disease or hypercalcemia to take vitamin D You should consult your doctor first.
Source: Thai News Agency