Popular but Dangerous: 3 Vitamins That Can Hurt You

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Anything in excess can be bad. Vitamin C makes a cold, or the flu, more bearable. It's best to take supplements on an Irregular basis. Not habitually.

Phil of OK 11:43AM March 06, 2012

another article funded by big pharma to implant a dubious seed against vitamins in the minds of americans. instead of asking why we're spending millions of dollars on vitamins, why don't we turn our attention to the influx of prescription meds and how there have been 3 million deaths from prescription drugs vs 0 deaths from vitamins over the last 27 years? im happy to read no one here believes this shit.

Jack of CA 11:29AM March 06, 2012

I'd like to see the studies that prove Vit C causes Kidney stones or adverse health effects. Maybe when consumed as part of a sugary drink or in cooperation with additional additives are there negative effects; but when taken as a suppliment I don't think there have been any negative size effects (outsize of nausea when taken in HUGE doses). Seems thin. Maybe a link to those case reports...

Daris of NV 10:52AM March 06, 2012

OHMY! The information about vitamin C here is decades old debunked crap. Vitamin C is remarkably safe to take in very large quantities. Vitamin A and E are oil soluble and can be more dangerous. Also try to get a high gamma E with mixes tocopherols, if you take it. The usual store bought E is only alpha, which may crowd out the other tocopherols.

Ozzie Zee of NJ 12:09PM March 03, 2012

Re:Vitamin C. I started taking Vitamin C in 1968 because I read of its effectiveness in preventing Colds in a book published in 1934. I have not had a cold, sore throwt, (sp) influenza, or any other "Winter" ailment since then. Plus, the cost of Vitamin C is a lot lower than the costs of "Cold Remedies" that mearly cover symptoms.

Jerry6 of 4:51PM March 02, 2012

This article reminds me of the funny I Love Lucy Vitameatavegamin commercial. All joking aside, it's important to talk to your doctor before taking vitamins and supplements, especially if you're taking other medications as they may have interactions. Natural Standard (www.naturalstandard.com) is a great resource that contains comprehensive information about vitamins and supplements.

Alyssia of FL 4:09PM March 02, 2012

Would you please add more ways to absorb these vitamines naturally---food to eat and foods to leave alone .Thanks

LaVada Rawlins of 11:01AM February 27, 2012

All these "Sponsored Studies" are a bunch are a bunch of BS. They are just a way to increase sales.
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WACowboy of 6:36PM February 25, 2012

God provided everything we need to eat for good health, but so much is taken out of its natural state, so much processing. We also deal with more stress and our natural defense system is weak SO we need help and Natural Supplements are the answer. We need to be on the preventive side of our health.
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judy of MD 5:18PM February 25, 2012

Yes anything in excess can be harmful. I am a two time stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer survivor that went through a stem cell transplant. I do take preventative supplements and drink about a gallon and a half of high alkyline water a day. I just past my 4 year remission date and I am living proof of ok diet some supplements and lots of Kangen Water proves for me to be the remedy.
Please remember 1 thing we are the most Dr medicated country in the world and we are only the 47th healthiest. Not real good! Pick your poison, say some prayers and give till you have nothing left to give! JT

JT of CA 2:11PM February 25, 2012