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Old 11-24-2009, 05:36 PM
 
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Do I really need 80x my daily value of anything? It this excess just washed out and useless. How safe can this be?
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Old 11-24-2009, 06:32 PM
 
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Do I really need 80x my daily value of anything? It this excess just washed out and useless. How safe can this be?
What supplement are you speaking of?
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Old 11-24-2009, 06:41 PM
 
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Only the fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) are stored. In fact, you can suffer from TOO MUCH of those fat soluble vitamins. But all the other vitamins, which are water soluble, aren't stored and excess intake goes out with the urine and feces (mostly the urine).
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Old 11-24-2009, 06:47 PM
 
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Yep, as ViralMD has pointed out, not likely any harm (from the water soluble vitamins at least) but you CAN HAVE the most expensive urine on your block...
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Old 11-24-2009, 07:08 PM
 
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I started taking a multi vit. with a lot of other junk in it. You know the ones, Ginko, niacine, whatever...

Most of what is in it is well over the 100% daily value.

I do feel noticably sharp and this is apparent at work where I have to be on top of it and perfect all of the time. No real faking that.

I may be in a better mood. I feel better but soon after taking this multi vit. I get a slight headache. Kind of cancels eachother out.
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Old 11-27-2009, 01:05 PM
 
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not likely any harm (from the water soluble vitamins at least) but you CAN HAVE the most expensive urine on your block...
Yeap i agree as the B's are water soluble as the urine will be bright yellowish/green .
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Old 11-28-2009, 07:02 PM
 
Location: Washington D.C.
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an overdose of B6 (pyroxidene) can cause irreversabal peripheral neuropathy

Vitamin B6: Safety - MayoClinic.com


an overdose of B3 (niacin) can cause dizziness, nausea, severe liver damage

Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms? - MayoClinic.com
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Old 11-28-2009, 08:27 PM
 
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Only the fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) are stored. In fact, you can suffer from TOO MUCH of those fat soluble vitamins. But all the other vitamins, which are water soluble, aren't stored and excess intake goes out with the urine and feces (mostly the urine).
Don't believe this for an instant!!!!! I once overdosed on b6 and I had an experience like I was living in the twilight zone for a week while it was clearing out of my system. I could barely function and felt like I was going to die. Good thing I was young so my body could handle the stress. If it happened now I'm sure my heart would quit on me.

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Q: What are the symptoms and consequences of megadoses?

A: Unfortunately, high doses of this vitamin, if taken for too long, can have serious consequences. Mod cut: copyright violation.


http://www.nutritionatc.hawaii.edu/HO/2007/378.htm

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Old 11-29-2009, 04:14 PM
 
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You can od on any vitamin. You can od on plain old water...But if you get a headache after taking something, maybe you just should not take it. Certain vitamins can raise your blood pressure too so maybe its time for a check up? Taking mega vitamins are best broken up because the body can only absorb a certain amount at a time for use.
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Washington D.C.
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You can od on any vitamin. You can od on plain old water...But if you get a headache after taking something, maybe you just should not take it. Certain vitamins can raise your blood pressure too so maybe its time for a check up? Taking mega vitamins are best broken up because the body can only absorb a certain amount at a time for use.

I always thought water was water soluble ! !
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