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In many cases, large doses of water-soluble vitamins can be taken with no ill effects since excessive amounts are readily excreted. However, liver inflammation may occur when niacin is taken at daily doses of over 500 mg. This problem occurs more often at doses six times as high. It is generally reversible once the supplementation is stopped. Niacin may also cause difficulty in controlling blood sugar in diabetics. It can increase http://www.answers.com/topic/uric levels, which will aggravate http://www.answers.com/topic/gout. Those with ulcers could be adversely affected, as niacin increases the production of stomach acid. Niacin also lowers blood pressure due to its vasodilatory effect, so it should not be taken in conjunction with medications that treat high blood pressure. If a form of niacin known as inositol hexaniacinate is taken, the beneficial effects on cholesterol are maintained without incurring the problems of flushing, gout, and ulcers. High doses of pyridoxine may cause liver inflammation or permanent nerve damage. Megadoses of this vitamin are not necessary or advisable. Thoseon medications for seizures, high blood pressure, and http://www.answers.com/topic/parkinson-s-disease are at increased risk for interactions. Persons who have chronic health conditions, or take other medications, should seek the advice of a health professional before beginning any program of supplementation. Side Effects In large amounts, niacin commonly causes flushing and http://www.answers.com/topic/headache, although this can be avoided by taking it in the form of inositol hexaniacinate. Large doses of riboflavin result in very bright yellow urine. Interactions Some medications may be affected by B vitamin supplementation, including those prescribed for high blood pressure; http://www.answers.com/topic/parkinson-3's disease (such as http://www.answers.com/topic/levodopa-1, which is inactivated by pantothenic acid); and http://www.answers.com/topic/epileptiform conditions. Folic acid interacts with http://www.answers.com/topic/dilantin (a brand name for http://www.answers.com/topic/phenytoin http://www.answers.com/topic/sodium), as well as other anticonvulsants. Large amounts of http://www.answers.com/topic/vitamin-c taken within an hour of vitamin B supplements will destroy the cobalamin component. Niacin may interfere with control of blood sugar in people on antidiabetic drugs. Isoniazid, a medication to treat http://www.answers.com/topic/tuberculosis, can impair the proper production and utilization of niacin. Antibiotics potentially decrease the level of some B vitamins by killing the digestive tract bacteria that produce them.
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∙ 9y agoIt greatly depends upon what vitamins. Excessive amounts of some vitamins can be dangerous. Yes, you can overdose on vitamins. Vitamin A overdose can harm bones and infants. Such symptoms as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash can be found in those with overdoses of vitamins. You really should consult your physician.
Your body will not use the excess water soluble vitamins that it does not need and it will simply leave your body when you pee. Fat soluble vitamins on the other hand can build up in the body and cause problems. There are supplements however that you should be aware of the level of which you are consuming such as iron. If you are unsure of what vitamins you should be taking, visit your doctor and get some blood work done.
There is nothing wrong with taking too many vitamins. Most of the time the body will excrete out the vitamins that the body does not need. But there are some side effects with particular vitamins, such as vitamin C. Having too much vitamin C can cause diarrhea. This is a true example, but also there are other vitamins that have side effects as well.
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∙ 15y agoYes you can, just as you can get sick from too much of nearly anything. In the case of Vitamin D, too much induces a super-high serum calcium level (hypercalcemia). This in turn can result in bone loss and calcification of various organs. Very high doses exacerbate certain diseases as well, including tuberculosis, sarcoidosis and others. Upper Limit (UL) dosages are as follows: * 0 through 12 months 250mcg/day (1000IU) * 1 year or older 500mcg/day (2000IU) This is a LOT of Vitamin D -- more than you're likely to acquire with normal eating, so don't worry.
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∙ 16y agovitamin b is water soluble so it is safe. the excess just gets "pee pee out" but vitamin a and d are fat soluble and overdoses can be dangerous. Joymaker RN
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∙ 12y agoit makes you fat
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What happens if there is too much or too little vitamin D in the body?
If you get too much Vitamin D, you can become toxic. Symptoms of Vitamin D toxicity are:• abdominal cramps • nausea • frequent urination • weakness • nervousness • itching • and eventually kidney failure They will find high levels of calcium in your blood which is a hallmark of vitamin D overdose. However, it's harder to get too much vitamin d than most people think, doctors included. Vitamin D toxicity is VERY rare and most cases have occurred from industrial accidents where dairies or bread companies accidentally fortified their foods with way too much vitamin D. Cases of adults with toxicity from supplements almost never occur with less than 10,000 IU's of Vitamin D every day for long periods of time, and most occurred with more than 25,000 IU's a day over an extended period. There has never been a case of vitamin D toxicity from the sun.
Cure for no vitamin d in your bodie?
exposure to the sun gives your body vitamin D, but too much sun can lead to sunburn and a higher risk of skin cancer
Which type of vitamin can be toxic?
Most vitamins are water-soluble: that is, obviously, that they dissolve in water. Vitamin D, however, is fat soluble. When you intake vitamin D, or it is produced by your deep skin layers, it embeds itself in your fat. If you take too much of a water-soluble vitamin, you will simply urinate out the excess. However, excess vitamin D does not leave the body so easily. It causes all sorts of problems when you get too much of it, such as constipation, dehydration, fatigue, and vomiting (which makes the dehydration even worse).
Is vitamin D good for teeth?
Yes. Vitamin D is essential in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth by regulating the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. Without Vitamin D, your body will not utilize as much calcium as you ingest.
Which vitamin provides for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus by bones and teeth?
Vitamins A , C and D. Calcium also helps
What are the signs of too much vitamin D?
Vitamin D toxicity can be caused due to too much intake of supplements . The symptoms of too much vitamin D are: Anorexia vomiting nausea like hypercalcemia . This is followed by polyuria, poludipsia, nervousness, insomnia and ultimately renal failure.
What do you need most in your diet?
Vitamin A, Vitamin D..protein, not too much cholesterol
What term is a result of lack of vitamin d?
When you don't get enough vitamin D you can get sick easier.
What nutrients do you need most in your diet?
Vitamin A, Vitamin D..protein, not too much cholesterol
Does sunlight give us vitamin d?
Yes! But as with any vitamin, you don't want to get too much or too little of it.
How a human might get energy from the sun?
humas get energy from the sun cause there is vitamin d from the sun and the heat of the sun enters the body but too much under the sun you can get sick
Vitamin D toxicity is associated with?
A toxic level of vitamin D can only be acquired through overdosing on supplements. Too much vitamin D in the body can result in excess calcium in the blood and kidney problems.
What happens if there is too much or too little vitamin D in the body?
If you get too much Vitamin D, you can become toxic. Symptoms of Vitamin D toxicity are:• abdominal cramps • nausea • frequent urination • weakness • nervousness • itching • and eventually kidney failure They will find high levels of calcium in your blood which is a hallmark of vitamin D overdose. However, it's harder to get too much vitamin d than most people think, doctors included. Vitamin D toxicity is VERY rare and most cases have occurred from industrial accidents where dairies or bread companies accidentally fortified their foods with way too much vitamin D. Cases of adults with toxicity from supplements almost never occur with less than 10,000 IU's of Vitamin D every day for long periods of time, and most occurred with more than 25,000 IU's a day over an extended period. There has never been a case of vitamin D toxicity from the sun.
Could too much vitamin D cause nails to thicken?
yes, its true
Can taking too much Vitamin D decrease your potassium level?
Any medicine overdose may cause organic disturbances which may vary from mild to a serious ones. Why taking too much vitamin D? Read the directions inside the package and take the adequate dosage for your age, on the event that you really need taking the vitamin D. As a suplement the DRI of the vitamin D is enough for everyone.
Cure for no vitamin d in your bodie?
exposure to the sun gives your body vitamin D, but too much sun can lead to sunburn and a higher risk of skin cancer
CAN you overdose on vitamin d?
You can, but it is quite rare to do so. Too much Vitamin D can lead to kidney stones, kidney damage and headaches, muscle and bone weakness. The average adult needs 5mcgrams of Vitamin D daily.
