side effect of multivitamins: What are the risks of taking multivitamins?

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What are a multivitamins They are supplements that contain many different types of vitamins that are normally found in food and natural sources. they also contain some amount of amino acids, fatty acids, and herbs in addition to vitamins and minerals. They provide all the vitamins in the body that we do not consume by diet. According to the healthcare practitioner, a multivitamin is a very convenient and effective way to accomplish the recommended daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Most multivitamins are available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, powder, liquid, chewable gummies, and even injectable formulation also exit. you should take a multivitamin once or twice a day. because they are a mixture of different vitamins. However, they do not perform their function as well as a single vitamin can.

There are different types of multivitamins according to age, which plays a vital role in keeping the lifestyle fit. Be careful before taking medicine strongly recommended, Before using any multivitamin, tell your doctor about all your health conditions, and medicine. If you are suffering from pregnancy and breastfeeding and you are going to use a multivitamin, then you are recommended to the first talk to your doctor. Pregnant women should use specially formulated prenatal 1/6


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a side effect of multivitamins: what are the risk of taking a multivitamin

Many vitamins cause serious effects and life-threatening effects if they are taken more than their recommended amount. Therefore, before you use, read the label of medicine thoroughly, which was prescribed by the doctor.

Which signs are important to consider before choosing the right multivitamin It is only up to you which quality of a multivitamin you are using or want to use to improve your health condition. Before using a correct multivitamin you must look at some sign. USP verification: it is an independent non-profit organization. It provides a service that includes programs to verify the quality of ingredients and products. They evaluate the quality of the verified product by a three-step process. This organization, along with using a particular seal, also shows the number of ingredients present in the product on the label. Essential nutrients: Your body needs nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to keep the body fit and function properly. a good multivitamin will include: vitamin C calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron B vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin VitaminD: D2 and D3 Vitamin E, K and vitamin A (including beta carotene) Folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid B6 and B12 iodine, molybdenum, and borate

Daily values of ingredients: Always use a multivitamin that has 100% daily value of present ingredients. Multivitamin contains a mixture of different vitamins and minerals. It should be noted that the daily value of a particular nutrient is equal to the amount they are present in a multivitamin. because some nutrients like vitamin D, E, K, and A are fatsoluble, can deposit in the body and become toxic. Those must be the nutrients you need. To reduce your health problem or to fit the body, the nutrients that are needed should be in your multivitamin. Some nutrients such as calcium, fiber, and potassium are in limited amounts in a multivitamin. Nutritious (calcium, fiber, and potassium) rich foods should also be taken in the diet along with a multivitamin, rather than being completely dependant on a multivitamin.

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Do multivitamins have any health benefits? There are lots of benefits to multivitamins depending on your personal need for example if you are someone who has a difficult time to consume adequate fruits and vegetables so you may be deficient in vitamins and minerals. They may be an excellent addition to your diet that can definitely be a very useful supplement and ensuring that you are getting the recommended daily allowance of all of your basic vitamins and minerals. someone who may be potentially battling an infection or illness. A Multivitamin definitely could be a benefit as well for the vast majority of people a multivitamin can be a good idea. the main thing to keep in mind is that you are not taking large doses. so for the most multivitamin, you want to look at one that has 100 % or less of the RDI listed down the sides just to ensure that you do not take an excessive amount. it can be quite easy to overdose on different vitamins and that could cause potential problems such as kidney stones. and this can happen if you are taking the multivitamin and you are using lots of other fortified foods, perhaps you are using shakes or bars or cereals that are highly fortified so just be cautious with the use of a multivitamin. but again they can be a good addition to a diet especially if you do not consume fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. What should I avoid while taking a multivitamin? They are a mixture of 13 vitamins and at least 16 minerals. You have to avoid regular consumption of salt substitute in your diet if potassium is present in your multivitamin. Calcium is found in limited amounts in it. And its 100% daily volume is hardly seen in a multivitamin. You should avoid taking them with milk, dairy products, and other calcium supplements. because calcium decreased the absorption of other nutrients present in the multivitamin. The dose of a multivitamin should not be taken in excess unless the doctor tells you. Multivitamins may be harmful in some cases? They are a mixture of almost all vitamins and minerals. But they cannot be used to cure all the diseases caused by a deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, before using any vitamin supplement in your daily diet, please consult the doctor. If you are following Nutrients Foods Diet with these, then you can easily exceed the recommended daily value of Nutrients which are not safe for your health. Pregnant women should be careful with the intake of vitamin A because the excess of vitamin A increases the chances of birth defects. Therefore, sometimes doctors recommend eating folic acid-rich foods in pregnancy because folic acids prevent a certain birth defect.

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Smokers and alcoholic individuals should not use multivitamin with an excess amount of vitamin A or beta carotene, because these nutrients may increase the risk of lung cancer. Who should take a multivitamin and why? A Multivitamin cannot be healthy for all people and can also be harmful to some people. It can be healthy for older adults. Vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D levels in the body decrease with age. They can be recovered from a multivitamin, vitamin B12, and D rich foods. Vegans may require multivitamin. Vitamin B12, calcium, iron, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids are found in small amounts in plant-based foods. Therefore, multivitamins are used to fill the shortage of these nutrients. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the health care practitioner and dietitian first. Because during pregnancy, the problems are different, which is also not good for the health of the fetus and mother. for example, excess of vitamin A can affect the fetus.

What is the best time to take multivitamins? In general, the best time to take a multivitamin is after the meal with plenty of water the main reason is that in a multivitamin it just as it says as the name implies it has a variety of different types of vitamins and minerals. most vitamins are absorbed better If you have some food in our stomach. particularly the fat-soluble vitamins will not be absorbed if you have not consumed the small amount of fat. so if you were to take them on an empty stomach that could really cause stomach upset and you really would not absorb many of those fat-soluble vitamins, in particular, those are vitamins A, D, E, and K. those are your primary fat-soluble vitamins. If it is a multivitamin that has iron in it and you are also someone who takes the calcium it is best if you do not take the calcium at the same time as you take that multivitamin with iron because calcium and iron can bind each other and prevent your body from absorbing either one so it is critical that you do not take multivitamin at the same time did you take calcium. If that multivitamin has iron in it the other thing to keep in mind is if you use fiber supplements that also have an impact on how well your body will absorb the vitamins and minerals in your multivitamin. fiber can actually bind with different vitamins and different minerals and prevent your body from absorbing them. so it is important for you to take fiber supplements and a multivitamin at different times. so, ideally, If you are taking a variety of things like calcium, fiber, and a multivitamin. you would take your multivitamin after your first meal then you could take your calcium or fiber after second or third meals. so that you have it all spread out none of them will 4/6


interact with each other. they won't bind with each other you will actually absorb all the nutrients from the different supplements that you are taking. What other drugs will affect multivitamins? It is better to take a multivitamin after dinner in the morning. If you take a multivitamin with another medicine, then it can interact with medicine. Because of which negative reactions can occur in the body. You can consult your doctor and pharmacist that using the multivitamin with the medicine you are using will be safe for health. medicine may include: antibiotics antacids diuretic or water pills sulfa drugs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs isotretinoin The side effect of multivitamins If multivitamin is not used properly they can cause side effects. but if you have a sign of allergic reactions, difficulty in breathing, swelling of your face, tongue, lips, and throat. then you should talk to a doctor immediately. the common side effects of multivitamins may include: upset stomach unpleasant taste in the mouth headache weakness tired Apart from this, there are other side effects that are not on this list. if you have other side effects you should talk to the doctor. You can report your side effects to the FDA at 1800-FDA-1088. The FAQ on the side effect of multivitamins Should we take a multivitamin? If you are lacking in nutrition. So you should take a multivitamin on the advice of a doctor. If you are lacking in nutrition. So you should take a multivitamin on the advice of a doctor. Because it is a mixture of serious vitamins, minerals, amino acids. No person can take all the nutrients through foods in a day. This is why they can prove to be benefits for us. How to choose a multivitamin?

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It is recommended you first speak to the physician before starting to take a multivitamin of any kind. step 1. narrow down your choice based on how you would like to ingest your vitamin: in powder, capsule, tablet or liquid form. step 2. Decrease your selection further by deciding how often you want to take your vitamin: a single daily dose or spread out throughout the day step 3. make sure it provides at least 100% of eight essential vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B-6, B-12 and folic acid. step 4. carefully check it contains some vitamin A and C. too much vitamin A has been found is not safe for people and too much vitamin C can cause stomach upset or diarrhea. step 5. carefully check it should provide at least 50% of the daily value of minerals like chromium, copper, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. step 6. don't worry about getting calcium in your multivitamin, because it is safe if you take calcium separately. step 7. Check that phosphorus in the multivitamin is not in excess amount. because we get plenty of it in our diets.

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