Lady Suffers Kidney Failure After Vitamin C Overdose In Quest For Glowing Skin
A young Nigerian lady battles kidney failure after an overdose of vitamin C and other supplements intended to give her glowing skin.
The alarming case was shared by medical doctor @drbelswellness on X, who warned about the rising number of kidney-related issues among young people due to supplement misuse.
According to the doctor, the 28-year-old patient had no history of smoking, hypertension, or diabetes, yet her kidney function deteriorated rapidly.
Medical investigations later revealed that she had developed kidney stones, which led to severe infections and hydronephrosis. Despite receiving treatment, her condition worsened, eventually requiring a kidney transplant.
Her sister turned out to be a match and donated one of her kidneys to save her life. However, when doctors analyzed the removed kidneys, they discovered an alarming amount of oxalates embedded within them—an effect linked to excessive vitamin C consumption.
