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Antioxidant Vitamins Adverse Effects
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Are there any adverse effects of coming into contact with sunlight when taking vitamin b tablets?
NO: B vitamins do not have significant interactions with sunlight. Vitamin a is a different story, as it can increase sensitivity to sunlight. ...Read more
Antioxidant (Definition)
Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells against oxidation, especially oxidation by molecules called free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Vitamins a, c, e, as well as beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, and selenium, are common antioxidants. Foods high in antioxidants include fruits, ...Read more
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I was wondering what are the adverse effects of taking excess dosages of vitamins and calcium?
Confused question: No toxicity from water soluble vitamins. Toxicity from fat-soluble vitamins. Toxicity from calcium. ...Read more
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I want to know about vitamins and minerals that can help me to counter the adverse effects (diabetes risk) of aripiprazole 15 mg. I'm doing excercise
Preventative diet.: Evidence for vitamins and minerals reducing diabetes risks evidence is not strong. A better bet is to adapt a preventative diet to lower risks. ...Read more
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Can internal cleansers have any adverse effects?
Cleansers: I am assuming you are speaking about colonic types of treatments whether in an enema or oral cleanse formulation. There can be a number of negative effects on the GI system. The main acute issue with rapid transit loss of electrolytes and changes in ph balance of blood. The most negative effect resulting from this is often neurologic, sometimes irreversible. Use caution. ...Read more
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After smoking 4 35yrs. Any adverse effects I should expect?
Multiple: Emphysema, cough, shortness of breath, recurrent upper respiratory infections, hoarseness, throat and lung cancer, and coronary disease! heart attacks! peripheral vascular disease! amputations if diabetic etc. ...Read more
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What, if any, are the adverse effects of eating too many berries?
What kind of berries: There may be peculiar side effects of each type of berry. In general side effects may include, allergic reactions, too much sugar intake that may upset a diet or diabetes control, diarrhea, and infections if berries are contaminated. ...Read more
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What adverse effects could playing handball have on your health?
Healthy exercise: Handball is a good aerobic exercise. It has great value for overall health. Any exercise has the ability to produce injuries and these should be addressed appropriately. If there are underlying health conditions then an individual should consult their physician before beginning a new exercise regimen. ...Read more
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I have high blood iron levels. Are there any adverse effects from this?
Depends: If your iron is too high you may have a condition called hemochromatosis which can have many consequences. You should talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Why are taking vitamins and / or antioxidants good for you?
Not clear: It is unclear whether taking these agents is helpful. In some circumstances vitamins - taken in conventional doses - have been harmful. It is undoubtedly best to eat a balanced diet - rich in natural sources as there are almost certainly ingredients there that will not be found in pills and supplements. It is a complex question but I am not certain i agree with your starting premise... ...Read more
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Humans ingesting horse tranquilizers, what are the adverse effects, please?
Vet medication: Many of the same medications are used for patients and animals. The differences can be dosages and also the fact that the fda does not as tightly regulate the medication. There are medications used in vet medication and not for humans because of implications for long-term side effects that may not be an issues for animals but are for humans, many of these have to do w/ neurologic changes. ...Read more
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What are adverse effects of cancer treatments?
Multiple: Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, the usual treatments have their peculiar side effects. A general list could include, damage to normal tissues, low blood counts due to bone marrow suppression, loss of hair, weakness, nerve damage, increased risk of second cancer, mucositis and ulcers, cardiac damage, sterility, disfigurement, tissue fibrosis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin atrophy, etc. ...Read more
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What are the adverse effects of buscopan on pregnancy?
Limited date: Here is a summary of available information on use during pregnancy: http://www.Uktis.Org/docs/hyoscine.Pdf. ...Read more
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I'm taking flexeral.And oxycodone together. Are there any adverse effects?
Sedation: Feeling overly tired can happen. Why are you taking these? Find someone with a goal for your treatment. You are too young to be placed on these medications for any long period of time. ...Read more
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Do vitamins act as antioxidants?
Yes: The major function of vitamin E is its role as an antioxidant. ...Read more
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How do antioxidants like vitamin C work in the body?
Antioxidants: Antioxidants like vitamin c, fish oil, vitamin e, and others prevent the formation of free radicals. It is widely believed that free radicals are responsible for triggering diseases like cancer, and cardiac disease. ...Read more
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What adverse effects an infection in brain can cause?
Serious: Could lead to serious neurologic sequella and possibly coma or death. ...Read more
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Are there any adverse effects if you have exposure to radiation during pregnancy?
We make effort to: Not expose potentially or actually pregnant women to any ionizing radiation. The effects are on the developing pregnancy and depend on developmental age. You would need to know how many weeks pregnant at time of exposure. Tell your obstetrician or report back to where the x-ray procedure was done. ...Read more
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During what parts of the body would an antioxidant like vitamin C be most useful?
Skin,bones,ligaments: Vitamin c is an essential component of collagen which in turn it's an abundant substance in the connective tissue. The connective tissue is what binds us together and hence it's present in the bones, skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, etc. But not only that, the liver, kidneys and other organs have connective tissue. www.otwithmd.com. ...Read more
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What are chances to conceive if FSH is 15.4 ? What are adverse effects of high fsh?
Ovarian failure: High fsh leveks such as in your case depends on time drawn if you are having regular ovulatory cycles based on good flow, monthly, pain mid cycle, temprature changes and if neede measurement of Estradiol levels as a last resort then the fsh has no significance. ...Read more
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Does continuous treatment of hypercholesterolemia with statins have any adverse effects?
More side effects : In addition to the other answer, muscle aches/breakdown and liver toxicity are rare side effects. Of note , many patients have taken statins for years without any problems. ...Read more
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