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Q: Can I overdose on Vitamins?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 27th, 2007
Hi i have recently bought some vitamins but i am wondering if i could be overdosing in any way or causing myself harm

I have got B100, E200, C500 and one for Skin, hair and nails.

i have been told these ones should be taken to improve skin hair etc.
Please can you help me as i don't want to start taking them if they are going to have an adverse affect


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on January 31st, 2007
Vitamins Answer A2248
If you eat various types of food containing a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits you don’t need a vitamin or mineral supplement. Some special physical conditions like pregnancy, dieting to treat obesity, babies that are not receiving enough nutrients, etc. require supplements of vitamins and minerals. The vitamins you mention can’t cause overdose or adverse effect because the body can easily excrete what it does not use. Vitamin A and D, however, can overload the body. Too much of these vitamins is not a good thing.


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