are there any potential negative effects of taking vitamins?

Question

i can't imagine there are but then again i am not a doctor. i take vitamin c, a multivitamin, and omega 3

Answer 1

Taking too much Vitamin C can give you diarrhea, but you'd have to be taking a lot of it. If you don't have any problems in that area, you are okay. You'd know if you were taking too much, trust me. ^_~

I've heard that too much fish oil (where your omega 3 is probably coming from, unless you're taking a primrose, flax or borage oil capsule) can also give you diarrhea.

I don't think there's a multivitamin out there that would make you overdose on vitamins.

Whatever your body doesn't use, it sends out as waste. From the things you are taking, you ought to be fine. You can't really overdo it too badly with vitamins unless you're taking ridiculous amounts of something. The things you'd need to watch out on are herbs and things like that. You can definitely take too much of supplements like melatonin.

Answer 2

There are tons of repercussions to improper use of any chemotherapeutic drug. Docscholl's got the idea with the consult your physician bit. There are few you can't OD on and some of them can have life-threatening consequences. Also, unless someone is clearly aware of your usage, it makes some of the resulting illnesses hard to identify right out of the blocks. There are some that are readily apparent, but there are those that can be proven fatal, especially if it isn't one that is a commonly taken supplement. Also to the comment about multivitamins. You CAN OD on those as well.
The question is, what do you do, whats the mg on your dosage, are you active? anything else you take? medical conditions? there's a bit too much to ask that a personal physician would be more properly equipped to answer. Likelyhood? Many people need more vitamin B (all of them) and SOME D and C, particularly if you are fair skinned or don't get a ton of sun. Do you most likely need all of those? Not likely. Will it most likely be detrimental? Not likely, but it is still worth a visit, especially looking long term if you did need it or shouldn't have taken in, considering how long you may need or want to take it.

Answer 3

I've read that there are hazards in taking enormous quantities of some of the fat soluble vitamins (A,D & E) which the liver stores up on.
With A, for instance, subjects had to take HUNDREDS of times the recommended daily requirement - daily - for months - before there were side effects.
Unfortunately, there are people who think that if something is good for you, taking handfuls of it is always better.

On the other hand, it is reported annually that perhaps 80% of Americans are very deficient in Vitamin D - because they don't get any sun (a half hour daily would do it). D is also available in cod liver oil and added to some milk.
We all know that D is needed for good bones & teeth, but researchers have recently been amazed to discover it energizes the body's mechanisms in fighting bacterial infections (colds, pneumonia). They theorize that people may get colds in winter, not because of the low temperatures, but because they don't get enough sun!

It is not possible to take too much of the water soluble vitamins such as C & the B vitamins. The body actually discards excess amounts. In fact you do not store them & need them daily.

Answer 4

So, let me guess: you are taking vitamins but you've never consulted with a nutritionist or a doctor.
Am I right?

First off, vitamins are "supplements", meaning they are to complement the natural food you eat - and hopefully, the food you eat is low in fat, mainly fresh vegetables and fruit.

Secondly, combining some vitamins can counter the desired effect.
Oil based vitamins like A and E should be taken independent of each other...a few hours apart.

Third, anything can be harmful if taken incorrectly.
Which brings us back to my first observation.
Consult a professional and find out what you should and should NOT take.

Answer 5

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About Omega3 it's a still in the cradle, so minor doses are required, however higher dosage is required in patients with heart and coronaries diseases.One walnut is more than enough for normal individual.

Answer 6

You can overdose on Vitamin A. Most healthy people eating a good diet don't actually need them, so one of the negatives is less money in your pocket.

Answer 7

You can become toxic on anything. Even herbal remedies carry a risk. A good multivitamin is all most people need.

Answer 8

Some limiting factors of bacteria might be found in the vitamins you are taking.

Answer 9

Overdosing on anything is bad for you. Even something as seemingly harmless as water.

Answer 10

Also,in addition, your body could stop naturally producing them.