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FelinePersuasion -> Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 1:50:27 AM)
I have been told, that to much of a good thing like vitamen C can harm you. James says you can not ever be hurt by taking to much of a vitamen like say b5. But I've been told you can over dose on things supposedly good for you, like vitamen C

ownedgirlie -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 2:06:12 AM)
You will know when you have had too much Vitamin C by your bowel movements. Too much will cause diarrhea. Under a physicians care, I was once prescribed 40 grams a day - not miligrams, but grams. Lots of controversy on high doses of C, but lots of research to show the benefits. I didn't take it all in one sitting, mind you, but throughout the day. The doctor I was seeing is a nationally renowned specialist who knew what he was doing. I wouldn't recommend such doses without close supervision. High doses aid in healing from surgery (some physicians will give an IV drip of ascorbic). In most cases, such high doses isn't necessary. If I have a cold or flu, I'll take about 8-10 grams a day. When healthy I might take 1000mg a day if I remember. Otherwise, eat lots of fruits and veggies. No clue on the B vitamins. At the time I was take 2 "B-50" tablets a day which had an adequate amount of the B family.

maybemaybenot -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 2:06:43 AM)
Some can hurt you in high doses, some cannot. Vit C is fine, B6 no, Vit A & D no also. Here's a pretty good article on this topic: http://az.essortment.com/vitaminsoverdos_rzlk.htm mbmbn

FelinePersuasion -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 2:17:51 AM)
Thank you.

Rule -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 2:57:21 AM)
I have taken up to six grams or perhaps a little more per day, but nowadays I take half or one gram per day. My dentist once told me that taking high doses of vitamin C increases the risk of getting too little of it, because the body adapts to those high doses. Often vitamin C tablets have additives in them. The safe ones that I use - 500 mg, recommended daily dose 833 % - only have added fillers (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, micro cristaline cellulose, siliciumdioxide) and a glistener (magnesiumstearate). I recommend to take one before going to bed and one when rising.

MuseofGrace -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 4:01:27 AM)
Generally the fat soluble vitamins are the ones that cause toxicity in high doses. Vitamin C is water soluble.

Celeste43 -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 7:51:04 AM)
Vitamin C is one of those you will excrete extra amounts of. However pregnant women should not take high doses of it because the baby will then require those high doses. Higher than normal does of C, such as 2-5 grams daily will help lessen the severity of a common cold although it will not cure it.

fergus -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 10:40:51 AM)
C is water soluable - althought there are some side effects as mentioned above, the side effects tend to be mild. Better you should have a little more than you need than a little less - ALTHOUGH avoid the chewables. C is also an asobic acid and the chewable C can actually be bad for your tooth enamal! As for other vitamins, some are NOT good when taken too much of. Liver damage, and other problems can result. To get the best result, MOST vitamins should be taken with food that is also a source for the vitamin. The reason is this: When you take a vitamin on an empty stomach, the stomach is not prepared to digest things (like food) so most of the vitamin will end up down the tubes (so to speak). If you take your vitamin with food - especially food WITH that vitamin present, you will digest more of it - because the stomach in actively digesting and absorbing that vitamin naturally. fergus

sub4hire -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 10:47:03 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Celeste43 Vitamin C is one of those you will excrete extra amounts of. Yep, most doctors take 1000 milligrams a day. When sick...bump it to 2000 a day. Your body just dumps what it doesn't need.

iwannapullurhair -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 11:04:03 AM)
Yeah, I have heard that the chewables can burn your teeth right out of your head.

SimplyMichael -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 12:47:40 PM)
Think about this, too much oxygen or water can kill you.

cyberdude611 -> RE: Can to much vitamen C or vitamens hurt you (3/20/2007 2:38:10 PM)
Vitamins like C that are water souable are not going to hurt you much if you take too much since the body just flushes out what you dont use. Too much over an extended time however can cause some kidney problems but you would have to be taking massive amounts for that to happen. Fat souable vitamins (A, D, E, and K) however are not good to take in large amounts since they will build up in the body. However do not avoid them because the body needs them. You almost certainly get the right amount in your normal diet.

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