Metric system. Metric system, international decimal system of weights and measures, based on the metre for length and the kilogram for mass, that was adopted in France in 1795 and is now used officially in almost all countries.
However, if taken in large doses, vitamin D side effects may include: Thirst; Metallic taste in the mouth; Increased urination; Decreased appetite; Weight loss; Constipation; Vomiting; Diarrhea; Itchy skin; Loss of muscle tone; Irritability; Tiredness; Sore eyes; Pain in the bones and joints ...
The ultraviolet radiation in sunlight has both positive and negative health effects, as it is both a principal source of vitamin D 3 and a mutagen. A dietary supplement can supply vitamin D without this mutagenic effect. Vitamin D has a wide range of positive health effects, which include strengthening bones and possibly inhibiting the growth of some cancers. UV exposure also has positive effects for endorphin levels, and possibly for protection against multiple sclerosis.