Question 1

can vitamins make you sick? and do omega 3 fish oil supplements work?

Accepted Answer

Yes ; Yes: Sick in what way? Anything that makes some feel better may harm others. Excessive doses of vit a, d, e ; b6 can be toxic. Some vits cause stomach upset. Many react to preservatives/artificial colors found in poor-quality supplements.But a quality vit. Is unlikely to cause harm. 
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Question 2

is it possible for vitamins to expire?

Accepted Answer

YES: Yes vitamins loose their effectiveness if kept for long period of time beyond the expiry day listed on the label.

Question 3

why do i feel sick after i take my multi vitamin.

Accepted Answer

Multivitamins: Vitamins can be very hard on the stomach. If you are getting good nutrition you really do not need these unless your physician is worried about iron levels or malnutrition.  It is okay to stop the vitamins and it is okay to experiment with other brands to see if they are less hard on your tummy.

Question 4

can i take one a day vitamins that expired 10/14?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm....: Whether an expired medication is safe or not depends on the medication, the patient, and how long it has been expired. Officially, people should not use expired medications. Occasionally, the medication chemistry changes with age and becomes harmful. Even if vitamin tablets don&#x27;t change much over the course of 14 months since expiration, a U.S. doctor is unlikely to recommend taking them.

Question 5

is it possible that my vitamin d3 is causing me to be ill?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: If you take vitamin d3 there should be no side effects unless you take more than 10, 000 units daily or if you are allergic to another component of the pill.

Question 6

why might it be that someone get sick from taking vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Iron: Even a few iron-containing vitamins are likely to upset a person's stomach. This is fairly common and if this has happened to you, think of taking them with food or trying a product with less iron. I'd welcome the input of others.

Question 7

can you give a child too many vitamins so that become sick?

Accepted Answer

OTC vits usually ok: Generally available vitamines wash out in the urine every day if they are not used by the body so even some excess will be ok. Vitamins a, e, d&k all can store up in the body and excesses can cause a variety of medical problems. It is good to check with your physician any time you use herbals or vitamins. If they are strong enough to do god they are stron enough to do bad in some settings.

Question 8

i am 22 and seem to get sick al lot. what are some good vitamins to take?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: I would start with adding probiotics to improve your digestion and boost immune function.

Question 9

my boyfriend get sick at least 2 or 3 times a month, is there any vitamins he could take to help his sistem to be stronger?

Accepted Answer

MANY proven to help!: Research shows that vitamins a, b complex (esp. B6, B12 & folic acid) c, d, e & k all enhance immune function. Bioflavonoids & minerals like zinc are also important for immune function. Many herbs like astragalus, ashwagandha, andrographis & medicinal mushrooms like coriolus help. Proboost thymus hormone works well. I  recommend the book the road to immunity by kenneth bock md for detailed info.

Question 10

is expired vitamin e oil ok?

Accepted Answer

Get new: It's not that expensive, and any oil can become rancid over time. Best to get fresh.

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