29Aug/104
Is it possible to take too many vitamins?
This is my daily intake: Morning: Altovis (fights fatigue and promotes mental focus), 500 mg B12, 400 mg Folic Acid, 100 mg 5-HTP; Afternoon: Women's multi-vitamin and 1000 mg vitamin C; Evening: Balance B Stress multi-vitamin and ginseng-energy booster supplement; Bedtime: 30mg Melatonin
August 29th, 2010 - 16:05
Yes, you can take too many vitamins. Some vitamins can be toxic if too much is taken. Below is a link that will provide you with the Reccommended Daily Intake for every vitamin and minerals because minerals can be toxic also. Try not to take more than the RDI. Also consider that you get vitamins and minerals in what you eat!
http://www.drchism.com/vitaguide.html
August 29th, 2010 - 16:05
I suggest talking with your doctor about that. Some vitamins can cause toxcity levels if taken in too high of a dose. Most vitamins are expelled when you urinate, but some are stored in the body and will cause problems/reactions if taken too much. Also certian vitamins are useless without another vitamin. Such as calcium and I beleive mangesium.
August 29th, 2010 - 16:05
Yes, i had a friend that her daughter ended up in the er from overdose of Flintstones vita. so be careful on the intake of supplements most of what you eat covers your recommended amount, provided you eat balanced diet.
August 29th, 2010 - 16:05
You do need to be concerned about FAT soluable vitamins as they can tend to build up to toxic levels as they are stored in the fat. Typically water soluable are just released in your urine. the other concern are any reactions with medications.