Fri, May-23-03, 23:46
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Re: Am I getting too much of vitamins A and D?
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Originally posted by RCFletcher
I have just noticed that the daily multivitamin I take had 100% RDA of vitamins A and D. The cod liver oil capsule I take also has 100% RDA of vitamins A and D. I know these two vitamins can be toxic if taken too excess. Am I in any danger on these doses?
Robert
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There is that potential.
Excerpt from:
http://www.supplementwatch.com/supa....asp?letter=All
Be aware that as a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin A can be stored in the body and levels can build up over time. Possible toxicity can result with high dose supplementation (50,000 IU/day) leading to vomiting, headaches, joint pain, skin irritation, gastrointestinal distress and hair loss. Extreme caution should be exercised during pregnancy, as high dose vitamin A has been associated with teratogenic effects (birth defects) on the fetus of pregnant women. Maximum intake of 5000 IU of vitamin A is suggested during pregnancy. See below in Value for information about the link between vitamin A and bone fractures.
Because vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, it is stored in the body and has the potential to reach toxic levels if taken in high doses for prolonged periods of time. Intakes over 1000IU (nearly 3 times the daily value) can cause nausea, diarrhea, skin rash, headaches, muscle weakness, calcium deposits and kidney stones. Prolonged sunlight exposure does not cause buildup of vitamin D as the body down-regulates its production when body levels are adequate.
You may want to switch over to an EPA/DHA supplement instead of cod liver oil. Studies have shown enormous health benefits and you needn't worry about A & D as it contains none.
There have been many posts on the subject. Check the Fish Oil Caps - YUCK thread, pages 2 & 3.
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