Hypervitaminosis in Bangladesh: Rising Health Risks Amid Urban Supplement Overuse and Regulatory Gaps
Raisa MehzabeenHypervitaminosis refers to the condition caused by excessive intake of vitamins, particularly fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), which the body stores rather than excretes easily. While malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies have traditionally been the major health concerns in Bangladesh, especially in rural and impoverished areas, hypervitaminosis has emerged as a relatively new issue in more urbanized and affluent populations due to increasing self-medication and overuse of supplements.The Rise of Hypervitaminosis in BangladeshWith Bangladesh experiencing rapid economic growth and urbanization, dietary patterns have shifted. The increasing accessibility to dietary supplements, combined with a lack of proper regulatory oversight, has contributed to the rising...
