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Vitamins are essential to maintain the health of the body, and perform vital roles in supporting immunity, growth, and organic organism. However, excessive consumption of vitamins, especially through nutritional supplements without medical advice, may cause harmful health effects that in some cases reach poisoning or organ damage, according to the timsna.
7 common damages as a result of excessive intake of vitamins
1. problems in the liver and kidneys
Some vitamins such as vitamin A and D are soluble in fat, and they accumulate in the liver when eating in large quantities, which may lead to liver damage or long -term kidney failure.
2. Disorder in the digestive system
Excessive vitamin C or iron, for example, may lead to symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain and bloating.
3. The imbalance of minerals in the body
Certain vitamins may affect the absorption of minerals, such as excessive zinc, which reduces copper absorption, or increased vitamin D, which raises the levels of calcium excessively and causes heart and bone problems.
4. Disorders of the nervous system
Eating high doses of vitamin B6 for long periods of time may cause peripheral nerve damage, and causes a feeling of numbness or burning in the hands and feet.
5. Increase the risk of cancer
Some studies indicate that the excessive use of vitamin E or beta -carotene may be associated with an increase in the risk of certain types of cancer, especially in smokers.
6. High blood pressure
Excessive vitamins such as vitamin D may raise blood pressure due to its effect on calcium and fluid balance in the body.
7. Complications of pregnancy
Excessive vitamins such as vitamin A may be harmful to pregnant women, and are associated with birth defects in the fetus, so it is always advised to adhere to the recommended doses during pregnancy.
