Can You Die From Taking Too Many Vitamins? Doctors Weigh In

Can You Die From Taking Too Many Vitamins? Doctors Weigh In

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesCan You Die From Taking Too Many Vitamins? Doctors Weigh In

Yes it can be too much of a good thing and certain vitamins can be toxic in large doses.

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The Danger of Taking Too Many Vitamins

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While we often talk about the importance of working with your doctor to monitor and prevent or correct deficiencies it can happen that you get too much of a good thing when it comes to vitamin and mineral supplements.

Just as eating too much protein and fiber can mess with your system you can also take too many supplements. You can take them in pill form take them as a powder and shake them into water or get them from fortified foods. (Or a combination of the above.)