Will it hurt me if I take 25mg of zinc in a multi vitamin and a 55mg of zinc at lunch?
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It Could hurt you....this depends on how much zinc that you already have in your body, There is a such thing as too much of something....there are different measurements according to age that one should have....While a zinc deficiency is a health disaster, once the body's needs have been met, more is not better. If you take too much zinc, you may experience zinc toxicity, which may result in abdominal cramping, diarrhea and vomiting.\n\n      Excessive zinc intake will eventually affect the balance and proper ratios to numerous other important nutrients that may include iron, calcium, selenium, nickel, phosphorus, copper, as well as Vitamin A, B1, C, and others.\n\n      Long term overdosing on zinc may also cause, or contribute to gastrointestinal problems, hair loss, anemia, loss of libido, impotence, prostatitis, ovarian cysts, menstrual problems, depressed immune functions, muscle spasms, sciatica, renal tubular necrosis / interstitial nephritis, dizziness and vomiting, among others.\n\n      Zinc toxicity may also (in doses > 80 mg/day) decrease levels of HDL-cholesterol and white blood cells. Impaired cholesterol metabolism may also result from excess intake of zinc supplements.\n\n      The upper limit of safety for zinc established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine is 40 milligrams daily for adults.\n\n      The Zinc Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for different life stages are:\nInfants\n0-6 months 4 (mg/day)\n7-12 months 5 (mg/day)\n\nChildren\n1-3 years 7 (mg/day)\n4-8 years 12 (mg/day)\nMales, Females\n9-13 years 23 (mg/day)\n14-18 years 34 (mg/day)\n19-70 years 40 (mg/day)\n> 70 years 40 (mg/day)\n\nPregnancy\n< 18 years 34 (mg/day)\n19-50 years 40 (mg/day)\n\nLactation\n< 18 years 34 (mg/day)\n19-50 years 40 (mg/day)
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I'll temper this,yes. But I often don't eat a balanced diet. Most multi-vitamins are water soluble. It is said that America has the richest urine in the world. In other words, if not needed, it passes on through. You could write a Doctoral Thesis on this you know !
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If you take too much B12, you will lose what you don't need through urinating.  The only vitamins that can be dangerous to mega-dose on are A, D, E and K.  Those four vitamins are fat soluble, and do not leave your body when you take a mega-dose.  So, you are safe.
671034
Since vitamins supplements are not difficult to digest, I think their absorptions are like medicines, about 1-2 hours after intake. Drink lots of water and swallow them while standing to allow them to be effective faster, I think.Normally, its advisable to take vitamins supplements in the morning or the least, in the afternoon and also after food.If you take them in the evening, some may make you awake too long, especially the Vit.Bs which are supposed to keep you alert, thus making you unable to sleep during bed-time.Remember to take supplement after food to avoid unnecessary side effects, like for example, Vit C is quite acidic and if not taken with food may make your stomach acidic and gastritis may develope.As an added info, I read in a medical journal, always take Vit C and calcium with food to avoid kidney-stones.Drinking milk is still the best, but preferably, low fat milk.
966625
Most definitely.  Your body is telling you something.  You NEED to listen.  You are obviously lacking some sort of vitamin that you body needs.   Do you take a daily multi-vitamin?  If not, I would start.    If you only eat one salad a week, I would actually suggest medical help, you are on your way to anorexia and eventually death.  Do yourself a favor, grab a Snickers bar.
51493
When I feel the first onset of symptoms, I take the lozenges with Zinc.  I find that Zinc really knocks a cold down Hard, at least for me.
576910
No...you will not die,,,chances are probably better that you would die from drinking vit D milk....Breast milk has more vitamins....thousands of babies drink it!!!! It must be safe
755764
It will not be an overdose. So you are safe.\nVitamin A can accumulate in the liver an cause toxicity. But, this occurs at manyfold higher dose than the RDI. Few other vitamins can cause toxicity. Rarely vit D can. But, you can take a balanced diet and still take vitamin pills.\nMinerals can be toxic but again the dose in pills os extremely low.
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Your body will only absorb what it needs...  The problem, for me, with time-release vitamins is that they're often synthetic.\n\nHere's some info on synthetic vitamins (including vitamin C): \n\n"Taking the synthetic form of vitamin C, for example, can actually thicken the arterial walls of the heart by as much as 2.5 times which can lead to heart disease and can do harm to the body! Ascorbic acid ( synthetic vitamin C ) is the word that you need to watch out for.\n\nTaking the synthetic form of vitamin A is proven to actually increase the rate of cancer which can do more harm than good to your body! But the whole vitamin A ( from vegetables ) actually does the exact opposite. Whole Vitamin A significantly reduces the rate of cancer! Most Vitamin nutrients on the market today use stripped down synthetic vitamins rather than whole vitamins straight from vegetables and fruits like our vitamin! Why? Synthetic vitamins are much cheaper to produce.\n\nTaking the synthetic form of Vitamin E is proven to actually suck vitamins and minerals right out of the bones which can do more harm than good to the body! Once again, most vitamin supplements today are using all the synthetic vitamins because they are cheap to manufacture."\n\n"Remember, next to the name of any vitamin, if you don't see a name of a food or an asterisk leading you to a place on the label that tells you the food source of the vitamins, you are more than likely looking at an inexpensive, processed vitamin that is stripped of all other compounds that are normally present with vitamins that are found in fruits and vegetables. If you see the name of a food referenced to the vitamin, be excited to know that you are getting vitamins direct from the whole food and, therefore, you are also getting the essential precursors, enzymes, activators, antioxidants, and micronutrients (essential compounds) that are naturally found with vitamins. These essential compounds make it much easier for the body to absorb and utilize the vitamins you are taking! Your body deserves to be given the right vitamins that are essential for your good health!" \n\n(Information above quoted from http://www.newbetteryou.com )\n\nThis is why I won't use time-release formulas.  I'd rather get my vitamins and minerals from whole food sources and/or a whole food based multi-vitamin.
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yup, especially on an empty stomach..try taking some milk or a piece of fruit to help calm your stomach before taking your vitamins..and if ur like me and take many different vitamins, try spacing out the times that you take them..it upsets my stomach when i try to take more than 3 pill at the same time.. take some with your breakfast, some with lunch, some in the afternoon or around dinner...good luck! oh yea becareful with iron suppliments, too much is toxic...as with most things in life..
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You can take the B-Vites in the A.M..Most do this because that is where You are getting the energy. Just read instructions on bottle to determine how much B's are safe. Mine(Nature Made Brand) say...One caplet daily w/ a Meal (or You'll get jittery like You drank too much  coffee) . Mine has Vitamin C also. This helps Your body absorb Iron better. B-Vites are great.  They boost the Immune system.I also take Nature Made  Omega3 Fish Oil capsules. These soften brain receptor cells to improve thought processes. I take at night, so when I awake, I am refreshed and ready for the day. Get the odorless kind. The don't break down until in lower intestine so You cannot taste or burp or even smell the fishy taste You get when using the regular kind. Fish oil also helps prevent coronary heart disease, and promotes cellular regeneration!!!! 60 soft gels @ Rite-Aid are only $9.99. It may sound gross, but believe me, It helps tremendously. Also helps keep u regular...if u get My drift. I hope this helps!!!! Any vitamin in excess is as bad as anything else in excess. You are wise for asking!!!! Great Luck to You and God  Bless!!! J ~  P.S. Skip the B-12 @ 4th meal because You are getting enough W/ the complex. Too much can cause health problems! You are taking B-12 in the complex. You can also see a Dr. for Vit B shots to lose weight if heavy. My mother-in -law gets these and they give her tons of energy to burn fat. 100.00 a pop though!!!
91263
take some zinc and some b-12 your going to need it
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when supplementing with Zinc it is important to use not just Zinc by itself it's important to supplement with a little Copper because too much Zinc can deplete blood levels of Copper and vice versa. You should not use more than 4mg of Copper a day in total. Also with Zinc you must be mindful:DO NOT use more than 100 MG of Zinc because  this after 10 straight days will depress the Immune System. A good safe ammount for women is 15-30 mg a day with 1-2 mg of copper. For Men 30-50 mg a day with 2-4mg of copper. Why slightly more for Men because Zinc is a chief factor in Testosterone production.And in general 100 other enzymes in the bodies of male and female need Zinc. OptiZinc is the best form of Zinc to use.
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I take all of my supplements with a meal as required and I haven't had any problems. They used to come in packages to be taken together so unless you have some kind of allergy to mixing what you're taking you should be alright.
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Yes you can.\n\n".Effects (of taking too much Vit C. include: renal colic (ie, nephrolithiasis), diarrhea, nausea, rebound scurvy in infants born to women taking high doses, hemolysis if G-6-PD deficiency is present, possible dental decalcification, and increased estrogen levels."\n\nWe get vit. C from these foods in our diet: Food sources : Apples, asparagus, berries, broccoli, cabbage, melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon), cauliflower, citrus fruits (lemons, oranges), fortified breads/grains/cereal, kale, kiwi, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes. \n\nDietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) : The recommended daily intake for Vit. C by the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board of the institute of Medicine for men older than 18-years-old is 90 mg/day; for women older than 18-years-old is 75 mg/day; for pregnant women older than 18-years-old is 85 mg/day; for breastfeeding women older than 18-years-old is 120 mg/day. Recently, some experts have questioned whether the recommended daily intake should be raised. Others have recommended higher intake in some individuals, such as smokers, in whom an additional 35 mg/day has been recommended by some.
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I think its better to drink it after meals, otherwise it will hurt your gastric
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Not healthy at all. Your body is not getting the nutrients in the way it needs to by taking vitamins.\n\nAgain, your body isn't getting the nutrients IN THE WAY IT NEEDS THEM. Sorry, just the facts.