Question 1

what does vitamin toxicity means?

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What it says: Vitamin toxicity means just that: too much of some vitamins can cause sickness. Some vitamins are relatively harmless in large quantities (albeit a waste of $) while others can cause serious damage.
So - taking excessive amounts of vitamins is generally not a case of 'more is better'.

Question 2

what is the toxicity of vitamin b6?

Accepted Answer

None: Vit b6 is hydrosoluble, any extra you take, it will be eliminated.

Question 3

is vitamin c toxic in high concentrations?

Accepted Answer

NotToxic/SideEffects: No it is not toxic as it is water soluble vitamin if taken as pills
But dises above 2gm a day can cause diarrhea 
and oxalate crystals and kidney stones,

Question 4

should i take multi vitamin every other day too be sure i don't get toxic build up?

Accepted Answer

No, needed daily: There is absolutely no risk of "toxic build up" from the doses in multi's. The only vitamins that can be toxic are a, e, d ; b6 and i know of no multiple that has anywhere close to toxic levels of any of those. Our body is not able to store b vitamins ; vit c and your body needs those daily so if you take it every other day then you may be lacking needed vitamins on the days you don't take them.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of vitamin b6 toxicity?

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These: According to natural standard: arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), skin reactions (such as acne, allergic reactions, and photosensitivity), gastrointestinal effects (such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, a feeling of a lump in the throat, abdominal discomfort, heartburn, recurrence of ulcerative colitis (in patients with ulcerative colitis)), increased liver function test res.

Question 6

is there any vitamin more toxic than vitamin c?

Accepted Answer

Excess vitamin C: is not absorbed by the body. However some fat soluble vitamins can build up. This could lead to Hypervitaminosis A, Hypervitaminosis D,
Hypervitaminosis E &amp; Hypervitaminosis K.

Question 7

how much vitamins is too much? i'm taking 3 centrum, inneov and onglinex what are the signs of toxicity?

Accepted Answer

You are taking too: much. A person of your age, eating a normal diet, does not need any additional vitamins. It would be prudent to discuss the matter with your doctor and not resort to self-treatment.

Question 8

treatment for vitamin a toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin Toxicity: is very rare but can happen with very high and prolonged doses of fat soluble vitamins( ADEK)

Question 9

can i get vitamin a toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Skin, membranes,more: Vitamin a, a fat-soluble vitamin, important for healthy teeth, bones, skin, mucous membranes. 2 forms, retinol, yellow pigment in animal foods (butter, eggs, cheese); carotenes, orange pigment in plant foods.  A deficiency can cause difficulty seeing in low light conditions; increased susceptibility to infections in children + retarded growth.Too much vit a,  anorexia, dry skin, insomnia, anemia.

Question 10

how long could it take to recover from chronic vitamin a toxicity?

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Depends on dose: It really depends on your age and the dose.  Younger people will recover faster.  Also, the higher the dose, the longer it will take to recover.  Do not get pregnant while your vitamin a level is high, as high levels of vitamin a can cause serious birth defects.

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