If a Little is Good a lot must be Wonderful…

Not with Some Vitamins…

 

Vitamins are an important part of your daily nutrition plan.  In today's world we have a tendency to eat more fast food which, unfortunately, carries the consequence of us missing some of the essential items we should be getting, especially fruit and vegetables.

 

Taking vitamins on a regular basis can help make up this deficiency, but you have to be careful about how much you take. In some cases, your body won't mind too much, if you take more than you should. This is true in the case of Vitamin C for example. If you overdose, you may get diarrhea, but it won't shut down any of your organs. Vitamin C is water-soluble which means the body eliminates it when you urinate. The body stores it, the excess builds up, and that's when the damage occurs.

 

Here are some of the more common vitamins that need to be taken properly in order to prevent overdose and physical complications.:

 

Vitamin A

More than the daily recommended 800 to 1000 micrograms may lead to increased pressure on the brain, skin loss, and even liver failure. The chronic results of too much Vitamin A include hair loss, high cholesterol, difficulties with balance, rashes, mouth sores, and birth defects during pregnancy.

 

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

More than the recommended daily 15 to 20 milligrams can lead to high blood sugar, liver damage, and high uric acid, which can cause gout.

 

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)

The daily recommended amount of B6 is 200 milligrams. Taking more than 200 milligrams a day can lead to nerve damage and sensitivity to light.

 

Vitamin D

More than the daily recommended 5 to 10 micrograms can increase calcium and phosphate levels, which can lead to confusion, kidney damage, and calcium deposits.

Source:     iMedREVIEW Web site

 

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