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When cosumed in excess water soluble vitamins are more likely reach toxic levels?
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∙ 9y ago
Vitamins that are oil (fat) soluable, such as vitamin E, A & D are retained/stored in body tissue and are the type of vitamin that you have to be careful of.
Vitamin A is especially toxic, and it doesn't take much effort these days to get too much of it, with it now being added to so many processed foods that are sold under the banner of "fortified with vitamins and minerals".
The oil/fat soluable vitamins aren't the only thing that you need to watch out for, too large of a dose of minerals, such as copper are bad as well.
Water soluable vitamins, such as B & C are expelled in your urine, that's why urine becomes more yellow in color after you take one of the "mega dose" multi- vitamins. The excess that your body can't use goes down the drain in your urine, along with the money you spent on the excessive and unecessary dose.
The practice of fortifying food with vitamins and minerals simply as a marketing ploy to get you to choose one product over another has gotten completely out of hand.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoWater soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin C and the B Vitamins, are not stored in the body for long periods of time and are eliminated through the urine. They are not known to produce ill effects when consumed in large amounts.
Though Vitamin B12 is an exception and is stored in the liver, it has not been known to produce ill effects when taken in excessive amounts.
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∙ 9y agoNo, although is is difficult to "over-dose" on vitamins in general, water soluble vitamins are the safest. water soluble vitamins can be purged from the body much more easy, along with all other liquid waste.
Fat-soluble vitamins are more likely to become a problem, because they cannot be removed from you body as easily. Excessive amounts will also tend go into your body fat, and become a problem all over again, if you fast or for any other reason begin using fat for energy. However, this is an very rare problem.
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∙ 11y agoA and d
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∙ 12y agoall of them
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Why is taking in large amount of fat-soluble vitamins unwise?
Beause excess amounts can reach toxic levels.
Is fat-soluble or water soluble vitamins easier to reach toxic levels?
fat soluble
What is the difference between water soluble and water unsoluble vitamins?
Basically vitamins are two kinds.1. Water soluble vitamins2. Fat soluble vitaminsWater Soluble Vitamins:These vitamins are easily dissolved in water. Water-soluble vitamins are carried to the body's tissues. Body keeps the amount what it needs and the excess amounts are excreted in the urine. Body cannot store the water-soluble vitamins. Every person needs continuous supply of water soluble vitamins in order to maintain healthy body. Plants and animal foods are good food sources for these vitamins.Fat Soluble Vitamins:Fat soluble vitamins cannot dissolve in water, generally these vitamins are stored in fat. In a person with a healthy digestive system, the body uses what it needs and the remaining levels stored in the body for future needs.
What vitamin excess use is dangerous to health?
Excess of vitamin intake or vitamin overdose is called hypervitaminosis. It is a condition of high storage levels of vitamin, which can lead to toxicity.Hypervitaminosis A is an excess of vitamin A, Similarly Hypervitaminosis C an excess of vitamin C, and so on.High or toxic levels of vitamins occur when you have high supplement intake and when you do not take from dietary sources.
Why are fat-soluble vitamins are more dangerous than water soluble?
Fat soluble vitamins travel in fats within the body. This means that high amounts of them which are not used are stored within your fat reserves. If this happens you can have poisoness effects over time. Water soluble vitamins leave the body through excretion.
Vitamins are stored in the body without limit?
Water soluble vitamins will be excreted upon reaching the body maximums. However, Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) can reach toxic levels in the body.
What are the lipid soluble and water soluble Vitamins?
Vitamin C and B complex are both water soluble (ie hydrophilic), which is why a daily dose is recommended. Your body only uses what it needs in a day, and any excess in your body will be dissolved in water and excreted (this is why your urine is very yellow after taking a B complex, it's the excess B2 - riboflavin that is naturally yellow.) Vitamins A, D, E, and K are all fat soluble (ie hydrophobic). The excess which is not used is stored in adipose tissue (fat cells) until needed. This is where people started saying you'll turn orange if you eat too many carrots: carrots contain beta-carotene which the body turns into vitamin A with bile salts. So it is possible to get too much of the A, D, E, and K (though none are toxic at high levels except vit D - so watch out), but it is silly to take tablets with large amounts of vitamins B and C because you'll just excrete it!
How long do vitamins stay in your body?
vitamins are of two types-- water soluble and fat soluble. water soluble vitamins can not be stored for long as they get excreted dissolved in water in urine. but fat soluble vitamins can be stored for long in our body as these vitamins, dissolved in fats, can be stored in adipose tissues.
What are two groups of vitamins?
vitamins are divided into two classesFat-Soluble VitaminsFat-soluble vitamins include vitamin A, D, E and K. Because fat-soluble vitamins are stored for long periods, they are not needed every day in the diet. However, they are very necessary for important functions, such as blood clotting and calcium absorbency. If you are concerned about getting too much A, D, E or K, remember that relying on a healthy diet as your source of consuming vitamins can ensure healthy intake levels. Water-Soluble VitaminsWater-soluble vitamins are vitamin B1--thiamin, B2--riboflavin, B6, B12, C, folic acid and niacin. Many people worry about cooking out vitamins in vegetables. Often, those vitamins are the water-soluble type. They are easily destroyed through certain storage conditions and cooking techniques. These vitamins are found commonly in many foods, such as grains, meats, greens, legumes and beans. These vitamins are not stored within your body, so you need daily replenishment.
What two classifications are used to describe vitamins?
Fat-soluble: Vitamins dissolve in fat, and they are stored in fatty tissues in the body (Vitamins A, D, E, and K) Water-soluble: Vitamins dissolve in water and are not stored in the body
Is it safe to take royal jelly bee pollen and propolis with prenatal vitamins?
It is safe to take royal jelly and propolis with prenatal vitamins. You may be consuming excess levels of some vitamins, like vitamin B but these bee products are just food.
What vitamins does fat carry?
A vitamin that is stored by the body is known as a fat soluble (vitamin A, D, E, and K). Over time fat soluble vitamins can build up to toxic levels. A water soluble vitamin (vitamin B and C) can not be stored by the body and must be replenished every day.Vitamins A, D, E and K
