In terms of side effects, Kramer said, too much vitamin D can increase the risk of kidney stones, but in general, it's a well-tolerated supplement. The upper safe limit for daily intake is 4,000 international units, according to the U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements, though most people take a much lower dose.
Results of Kramer's study are published in the Oct. 24 issue of the journal PLoS ONE.
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To learn more about vitamin D, visit the U.S. government's Office of Dietary Supplements.
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