29/01/2026
A worrying read in the BMJ highlighting the risk of vitamin D overdosing. It seems crazy that the huge dose recommended to this gentleman came from a Nutritional Therapist! 😲
The thing is, and what many people don’t realise, is that unlike “Dietician”, “Nutritionist” or “Nutritional Therapist” isn’t a protected title in the UK. This means anyone can call themselves one, even with minimal training. 😫
That’s why it’s so important to check your Nutritionist’s qualifications.
You’ll be reassured to know that I have a MSc degree in Nutritional and Lifestyle Therapy and I am registered with the British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (BANT & CNHC).
I test vitamin D levels before recommending supplementation and then personalise doses if required.
No guesswork, no blanket advice.
If you look back on my previous posts in October, I actually wrote about testing and seeking professional advice before supplementing with Vitamin D!
Safety first, every time.
If you want to read the full BMJ article you can access it here:
https://bmjgroup.com/vitamin-d-supplement-overdosing-is-possible-and-harmful-warn-doctors/