Tuesday, April 14, 2009

facts about vitamins:Overdose of Vitamins

With the growing popularity of vitamins and nutritional supplements, it is necessary to look at all sides of this phenomenon, especially regarding safety.

Fortified foods and supplements, in those days. They are ideal for busy and health. A vitamin pill or liquid multivitamin is an ideal solution to compensate for the lack dinner. For the Dieters, this means that you can limit your calories while still all nutrients must, right?

Many people are concerned about whether their families should be given supplementary vitamins. Everything depends on the circumstances in which they live. When people are healthy and strong, most vitamins are not necessary. However, they are useful when a person is recovering from serious illness or accident. Most people can get all the vitamins they need a well balanced diet with adequate rest, sunshine and exercise.

Too many good things, may have adverse consequences. Just ask people who have gulped gallons of carrot juice which is rich in beta-carotene, that the palms of the hands and legs turned yellow is dull orange.

Syndrome carrot juice is considered safe and reversible, but an overdose of other vitamins and minerals can have serious side effects.


Vitamin A overdose effect

> Be sure to be low and cause osteoporosis, pregnant women, overdoses of vitamin A can cause birth defects.Vitamin over also was associated with nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, indigestion, exhaustion, irritation, cracking and dry skin, hair loss and damage to internal organs, especially the liver.

The effects of an overdose of vitamin B6

> Loss of feeling in arms and legs called peripheral neuropathy, rapid breathing, burning sensation, loss of muscle coordination, paralysis.Symptoms overdose of vitamin B6 may include lack of coordination, movements, stiffness, decreased sensation of touch, temperature and vibration and fatigue for up to six months.


The effects of an overdose of vitamin B6

> Much higher doses may include itching, tingling, burning or prickling sensation and sensitivity to light. More riboflavin excreted in the urine of reasons to become a bright yellow.

The effects of an overdose of vitamin B1

> Symptoms of overdose of vitamin B1 in May include a sense of warmth, weakness, sweating, nausea, agitation, difficulty breathing, density of the throat, bluish color, and death.

effects of an overdose of vitamin B3

> High doses of niacin can cause liver damage, peptic ulcers, and rashes. At high doses used to control cholesterol levels, nicotinic acid can cause skin redness and itching of the skin, as well as headache, dizziness and low blood pressure.


The effects of an overdose of vitamin B9

> Signs of an overdose in May include loss of appetite, nausea, flatulence, abdominal distension, May Folacin produced crystals in the kidneys.



The effects of an overdose of vitamin D

> The main symptoms resulting from hypercalcemia. Anorexia, nausea and vomiting may develop, often followed by polyuria, polydipsia, weakness, nervousness, itching, and possibly kidney failure.

The effects of an overdose of vitamin E

> Intestinal cramping and diarrhea, fatigue, double vision and muscle weakness.

The effects of an overdose of vitamin C

> Large doses of vitamin C can increase levels of uric acid in urine, because vitamin C can be broken down into uric acid. However, it is not clear that increased uric acid in urine of man can increase the risk of uric acid kidney stones.

Remember, vitamins and minerals and your body is developing systems to cope with doses of vitamins and minerals. Your body has not developed anything to deal with artificial drugs, which is why overdosing with many drugs and can be fatal.