Vitamins, anyone?

Friday, July 17, 2009

All About V-itamins!

In today's modern world, it is almost inevitable to take Vitamins. It has become an integral part of our lives in order to live by with pollution and stresses. So, Vitamins are added to our daily diet. Anyone can buy it in over-the-counter and in brochures! But wait, since it has now become very important, don't you think it might also be necessary to take extra cautious before we take them all into our system?

• Vitamin A such as those in carrots and broccoli may reduce the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer. Hgh dietary intake of carotene (a compound converted into Vit A by the body) reduces cancer risk, even among long-term smokers. Other popular sources are: apples, squash, tomatoes and green vegtables.
• Vitamin C and aspirin do not fit. They are not supposed to be taken together. Combined heavy doses of these meds may produce excessive stomach irritations which could lead to ulcer.
• One gram oof Vit B-6 can be dangerous since the body only needs 1 0r 2 milligrams of B-6 a day. Overdoses may lead to loss of sensory and motor control.
• High doses of Vitamin E (which is good for the skin) may cause blood clots, phlebitis, hypertension, severe fatigue, breast tumors and disturbances of reproduction. It is suggested that daily intake of more than 100-300 units of active tocopherol is excessive.
• Unlike Vit Bs & C which passed out the body through the kidneys when taken in excess, Vit A & D are stored in fat and the liver where they can cause some damage like cirrhosis, dry itchy skin, fatigue and muscle pain.

sources: New England Journal, Journal of AMA, Health Letter, USI, Northwestern Universiity, BBB

sachi's note: I myself take vitamins, why not? if it will make me feel and look better plus healthier ofcourse. But everything had to be in moderation and if possible with prescription. I'm sure with all that plus a load of useful info in your hand (as when not to take it or when is it too much) everyhting will be just great. Just take the necessary precautions before taking into your body those tablets of promises.

One more thing fellas, my doctor told me not to take Vitamin C when having a fever, since it would aggrevate my condition. =)

Cheers to good health!