Vitamin D2 Test

Ergocalciferol, when said in simple words it can be named Vitamin D2 is used to extract calcium and other nutrients from the stomach to employ the calcium for the functioning of different body parts. Vitamin d2 also helps in treating some of the deadly diseases such as hyperparathyroidism (a state of the body in which the functioning of parathyroid glands are decreased), rickets (softening of bones due to the deficiency of vitamin D), hypophosphate (low level of phosphate in the blood) and many other diseases. No matter how many benefits have Vitamin D2 supplements, you should never use those without proper consultation with your doctor and if you are any allergies or taking some medication already then consulting a doctor is a must.

Sunlight considered as an ultimate source of Vitamin D, but there are many different types of tablets and other kinds of supplements. Foods such as oily fish (salmon & tuna), eggs, dairy products, beef liver, orange juice, etc. also have the high amount of Ergocalciferol or Vitamin D2.

Vitamin D2 comes in the form of oral tablets, chewable tablets, and sachets. They must take with proper consultation with your doctor also all the problems mentioned above in this article must be discussed with the doctor before he prescribes you these supplements so to avoid any side effects and any difficulties in future Excess use of anything is dangerous, and same goes for Vitamin D2 supplement. Although Vitamin D2 does not have any hazardous side effects, excessive intake of such supplement can cause the high level of calcium in your body resulting nausea, vomiting, confusion, irregular heartbeats, seizures, etc.

There are certain things you need to consider before taking Vitamin D2 and must consult a doctor:

• If you are expecting a baby or you're breastfeeding your baby already. Asking a doctor is must to maintain good health of your baby.
• If you have any kidney related problems or sarcoidosis (a condition that causes inflammation mainly in lungs and lymph system then you must ask about the side effects if any can happen from Vitamin D2 supplement.
• If you're already on some medication, then it is essential to consult a pharmacist or a doctor to avoid any side effects.
• Having some allergies can also cause side effects if you take Vitamin D2 supplements along without asking a doctor.
• Few side effects of Vitamin D2 are a headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, change in heart rate, etc.