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What are signs of Vitamin C overdose?

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Yes. Many people find that doses of more than 2-3 grams a day gives them diarrhea. Also, since vitamin C is an acid, it is likely that if you really worked at it you could seriously mess up your digestive system. It is unlikely that it would be fatal, but a safe bet that it would be very uncomfortable.

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Relevant answers:

Can a person overdose on vitamin c?
Yes they can because of the food, to many Vitamin C pills, or both.
Can you overdose on vitamin c pills?
yeah
What are the symptoms of vitamin C overdose?
Overdoses of vitamin C can cause nausea, diarrhea , stomach cramps, skin rashes, and excessive urination.
How do you overdose on vitamin c?
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