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I was wondering what are the adverse effects of taking excess dosages of vitamins and calcium?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Confused question: No toxicity from water soluble vitamins. Toxicity from fat-soluble vitamins. Toxicity from calcium.

Answered 6/22/2017

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