Urgent recall of common vitamin taken daily which could cause abnormal heartbeat

By Hanna Geissler, Daily Express Health Editor

A health product has been recalled (Image: GETY )

A health product has been recalled amid fears it could cause a range of symptoms such as anorexia and an abnormal heartbeat.

One in six British adults take vitamin D supplements but a batch may contain too much of the nutrient.

Batches of Aactive D3 Drops and Aactive D3 Solution have now been recalled by producer TriOn Pharma as it contains higher levels of vitamin D3 than written on the label.

The Food Standards Agency has warned anyone who has bought either product "do not consume them".

It added: "Excessive intakes of vitamin D can cause various adverse health effects because of hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium level). Symptoms and signs may include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, lethargy, constipation and non-specific aches and pains, as well as thirst, polyuria, weight loss and cardiac dysrhythmias."

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