⚠️ What Happens When You Take Too Many Vitamins?
There are two types of vitamins, and how your body handles them makes a big difference:
✅ Water-Soluble Vitamins (like B-complex & vitamin C)
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Excess is usually excreted in urine.
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BUT extremely high doses can still cause problems:
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Too much vitamin B6 → nerve damage
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Too much vitamin C → kidney stones, stomach upset
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⚠️ Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
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Stored in the body’s fat and liver
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Easier to overdose, leading to toxicity
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Too much vitamin A → liver damage, birth defects, headaches
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Too much vitamin D → high calcium levels → kidney damage
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Too much vitamin E → bleeding risk
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Too much vitamin K → blood clotting issues (especially if on blood thinners)
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💊 Signs You Might Be Taking Too Many Vitamins:
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Nausea
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Fatigue
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Headaches
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Digestive problems
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Nerve issues
🧠 Bottom Line:
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More isn't always better
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Stick to the recommended daily intake (RDI) unless advised by a healthcare provider
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Whole foods are safer sources than mega-dose supplements