hypervitaminosis

noun

hy·per·vi·ta·min·osis | \ ˌhī-pər-ˌvī-tə-mə-ˈnō-səs

plural hypervitaminoses\ ˌhī-pər-ˌvī-tə-mə-ˈnō-ˌsēz

Definition of hypervitaminosis

: an abnormal state resulting from excessive intake of one or more vitamins

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Too many vitamins can lead to the condition hypervitaminosis, which can cause dizziness, fatigue, blurry vision and other toxic symptoms. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Gwyneth Paltrow does it. But do you really need a vitamin IV?," 15 Feb. 2018 Such large doses, if taken repeatedly over time, have the potential to cause vitamin D toxicity, known as hypervitaminosis D. In the study, however, no participants showed any side effects. — Douglas Main, Newsweek, "New Research Shows Vitamin D Could Help Treat Sunburns," 25 June 2017

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hypervitaminosis

noun

hy·per·vi·ta·min·osis | \ -ˌvīt-ə-mə-ˈnō-səs

plural hypervitaminoses\ -ˈnō-ˌsēz

: an abnormal state resulting from excessive intake of one or more vitamins