Answer :Lesley Stevens, MD, MS, an assistant professor of medicine at Tufts, replies, Vitamin D supplements are not necessarily contraindicated but would depend on why the person is at risk for the development of kidney stones. I suggest speaking to their doctor first. Thats good advice for most supplements if youre at risk for kidney stones, according to the National Kidney Foundation, which suggests, Check with your doctor or dietitian for advice on the use of vitamin C, vitamin D, fish liver oils or mineral supplements containing calcium since some supplements can increase the chances of stone formation in some people.
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