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Chronic daily ingestion of preformed vitamin A above the recommended intake but below the tolerable upper intake may still be harmful, especially to the musculoskeletal system.

Genetic variants in the vitamin D pathway can lead to idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia, with CYP24A1 mutations being the most common cause.

In light of a recent case where excessive vitamin D supplementation led to a fatal outcome, it’s imperative for healthcare professionals to diligently assess and educate patients on the nuanced risks and benefits of vitamin usage, particularly with fat-soluble types.