vitamin overdose
In the last three to four years, taking vitamins or supplements has become a trend. Some people think that by eating these the body will remain fit and there will be no weakness. It is important to eat vitamins, but only if there is a deficiency in the body. Vitamin medicines should be taken only if the doctor tests them and prescribes them, but it is seen that people keep taking vitamins for a long time as per their wish. But excess vitamins also cause harm to the body and this is not easily detected. In such a situation, it is important for you to know whether you are consuming more vitamins than required and how to find out.
According to experts, if there is already sufficient amount of vitamins in the body and you are continuously taking supplements, then it can affect the liver, kidney, heart and nervous system. Dr. Ajay Kumar in Delhi MCD It is said that one or two patients come to him every week who are suffering harm to their body due to overdose of vitamins.
On talking, it is revealed that the doctor had advised them to take a course of vitamins for one or two months, but these people keep taking them for 6 to 8 months. Even when there is any problem in the body, they do not realize that it is due to overdose of vitamins.
How to know if a vitamin has been overdosed?
Dr. Ajit Jain, Associate Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi It is said that overdose of any vitamin harms the body in different ways. For example, taking too much Vitamin A can cause liver damage and weakening of bones. Taking excess Vitamin D increases the risk of kidney stones by causing calcium accumulation. Overdose of Vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage and tingling.
Overdose of vitamins also causes stomach related problems and digestive upset. If you do not have any disease and are seeing these symptoms then it is possible that you are taking more vitamins than required.
Dr. Jain says that the harm caused to the body by taking too many vitamins is called Vitamin toxicity in medical language. In some cases, it can also be dangerous. In such a situation, it is important that you take vitamins in the dosage prescribed by the doctor. Also keep in mind that do not take vitamins without getting a blood test done.
How to know how many vitamins the body needs
Blood test: Get tests like 25(OH), Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and folic acid done.
Instead of supplements, take vitamins from a balanced diet like fruits, vegetables, milk, pulses and nuts.