GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The researchers compared vitamin D levels between genders and BMI category. They found that the vitamin D levels were significantly higher in males than in females across all BMI groups, with a trend towards a higher percent of females with vitamin D deficiency, defined as <20 ng/ml (<50 nmol/L).

Detailed explanation-2: -For most people taking up to 100 micrograms (µg) equivalent to 4, 000 international units) per day is considered safe. In a few people, taking too many vitamin D supplements over a long period of time can cause too much calcium to build up in the body (hypercalcaemia).