Can you Overdose on Vitamins?

Many companies are now fortifying their food products with vitamins and minerals. Because everyone eats differently, you could inadvertently be overdosing with supplements?

Excessive amounts of the ‘Fat-Soluble’ vitamins A, D, E & K can be dangerous
that is why many healthcare professionals recommend that you obtain
medical advice before using HIGH quantities.

PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS A, D, E & K.

The following information is from the University of Maryland Medical Center's web-site.

VITAMIN A: Known As: retinol - retinol Palmitate

"Too much vitamin A is toxic to the body and can cause liver failure. Some of the symptoms of vitamin A toxicity are lasting headache, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, dry skin and lips, dry or irritated eyes, nausea or diarrhea, and hair loss. While it is unlikely that one could get toxic amounts of vitamin A from food sources alone, it is quite possible to do so with supplements. Consuming more than 25,000 IU of vitamin A per day (adults) and 10,000 IU per day (children) from either food or supplements or both is known to be toxic".

VITAMIN D: Known As: calciferol - calcitriol -cholecalciferol (D3) - ergocalciferol (D2)
"Taking too much vitamin D in supplement form (more than 1,000 IU daily) can cause a number of adverse effects including excessive thirst, metal taste, poor appetite, weight loss, bone pain, tiredness, sore eyes, itching skin, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, a need to urinate, and muscle problems".

VITAMIN E: Known As: alpha-tocopherol - beta-tocopherol - D-alpha-tocopherol - delta-tocopherol - gamma-tocopherol. ( The synthetic version of vitamin E starts with a DL)
"The Tolerable Upper Intake Limit (UL) for alpha-tocopherol is set at 1000 mg (1500 IU). Doses higher than this can cause nausea, gas, diarrhea, heart palpitations, and increase the tendency to bleed".

VITAMIN K: Known As: menaphthone - menaquinone - phylloquinone, phytonadione - phytoquinone
"Those with an unusual metabolic condition called Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency should avoid vitamin K. Those with G6PD deficiency experience a serious breakdown of red blood cells (called hemolysis) when exposed to certain infections or medications, including vitamin K".

A POPULAR BRAND OF LIQUID VITAMINS...CHECK THE DOSAGE?

VITAMINS	RDA	INGREDIENTS
Vitamin A - Retinyl Palmitate	5000 IU	100%	5,000 IU
Vitamin B1 - Thiamin	1.5 mg	3333%	50 mg
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin	1.7 mg	2941%	.50 mg
Vitamin B3 - Niacin	20 mg	250%	50 mg
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic acid	10 mg	500%	50 mg
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate	2 mg	2500%	50 mg
Vitamin B9 - Folic Acid	400 mcg	100%	400 mcg
Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalmin	6 mcg	2500%	150 mcg
Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid	60 mg	833%	500 mg
Vitamin D - Cholecalciferol	400 IU	100%	400 IU
Vitamin E - D-Alpha-tocopheryl acetate	30 IU	333%	100 IU
Vitamin H - Biotin	300 mcg	33%	100 mcg
Vitamin K - Phytomenadione	80 mcg	-	-
Amino Acid - L Histidine	ND	-	-

ADD THIS TO SOME FOODS AND YOU COULD BE OVERDOSING?

E.G. In one day if you had the following for breakfast/lunch & dinner.

Vitamins
FOOD	A	D	E	K	B1	B2	B3	B5	B6	B9	B12	C	H
	% of RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Orange Juice					10	4	4		6	15		130
Green Tea	20		20									110
Rice Krispies	10	10			25	25	25		25	25	25	10
Milk	10	25										4
Soy Milk	10	30				30				6	50
Wheaties	10	10			50	50	50		50	50	50	10
Muesli	35	10	25		25	25	25		100	100	100
Oatmeal	20				20	20	20		20	20
Cereal Bar	15				25	25	25		25	10
Bagel	60				20	10	10			15
Butter	8
Margirine	10
Cheese	6
Broccoli	10											10
Peas	8											10
Chunky Soup	60											2
Chicken Alfredo	40											30
Veg Lasagne	45											20
Chicken Pasta	60											6
Gourmet Rice	60											8
Waffle	20				20	20	20		20	10	20	10
TOTAL %:	517	85	45		175	189	159		226	241	225	360

	ACTIVE LIQUID VITAMINS
	ACTIVE LIQUID VITAMINS uses the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) as a basis for moderation and balance. This is the foundation for a daily ‘maintenance’ dose which can be increased as the need arises. This flexible approach helps more people to control their daily nutritional needs without overdosing on vitamins and jeopardizing their health?

CONTENTS (8.45 fl. oz - 250 ML) One Months Supply

VITAMINS	RDA	Active Liquid Vitamins
Vitamin A - (retinyl palmitate/beta carotene)	5000 IU	100%	5000 IU
Vitamin C - (l-ascorbic acid)	60 mg	200%	120 mg
Vitamin D3 - (cholecalciferol)	400 IU	100%	400 IU
Vitamin E - (d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate)	30 IU	100%	32 IU
Vitamin K1 - (phylliquinone)	80 mcg	50%	40 mcg
Vitamin K2 - (menaquinone-7)	80 mcg	50%	40 mcg
Vitamin B1 - (thiamin HCl)	1.5 mg	100%	1.5 mg
Vitamin B2 - (riboflavin-5 phosphate)	1.7 mg	100%	1.7 mg
Vitamin B3 - (niacin/niacinamide)	20 mg	100%	20 mg
Vitamin B6 - (pyridoxal-5-phosphate)	2 mg	100%	2 mg
Vitamin B9 - (folic acid)	400 mcg	100%	400 mcg
Vitamin B12 - (cyanocobalmin)	6 mcg	100%	6 mcg
Biotin - (d-biotin)	300 mcg	100%	300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - (d-calcium pantothenate)	10 mg	100%	10 mg
Choline - (bitarate)	*	*	100 mg
Bioflavanoids - (citrus)	*	*	200 mg
Inositol	*	*	20 mg

RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
mcg = micrograms
ND = Not Determined

mg = Milligrams
IU = International Units


	Suggested Use:
	Take 1½ teaspoons (¼ oz / 7.5 ml) per day (Dosage cup supplied) or as directed by your healthcare professional.

	WHY DON'T WE INCLUDE MINERALS?
	All nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, oils, etc, require minerals for activity. Therefore vitamins and minerals should be taken separately. (We suggest that you take your minerals first thing in the morning and your vitamins at least 30 minutes later) Our ACTIVE HEALTH PACK solves this problem!


	DRI's( Dietary Reference Intakes)
	The Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids was released on September 5, 2002. They used the RDA's and expanded them to include other nutritional requirements.