http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNe ... 9520070228
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Antioxidant Supplements Linked With Increased Risk Of Death
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Antioxidant Supplements Linked With Increased Risk Of Death
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
As crazy as it sounds I partly agree. Problem is unless one is able to measure their antioxident levels then one would not know whether supplementing will harm or hurt.
As they point out and I've pointed out elsewhere, the inflamation is a natural and NEEDED process of the body. Without it the body will not regenerate tissue properly. Though too much inflamation is bad as well. Again striving for balance is what's needed. But we're so far off from being able to figure out what that balance is and how to achieve it. :(
As they point out and I've pointed out elsewhere, the inflamation is a natural and NEEDED process of the body. Without it the body will not regenerate tissue properly. Though too much inflamation is bad as well. Again striving for balance is what's needed. But we're so far off from being able to figure out what that balance is and how to achieve it. :(
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The greatest risk appears to be with overdosing on vitamin A, with a 16% increase in mortality risk. Vitamin C showed no increased risk, and beta carotene and vitamin E were relatively low, at about 7% and 4%, respectively. Not enough to get excited about.
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It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi All,
Keep in mind that these studies showed an increase risk of death with certain antioxidant SUPPLEMENTS. Apparently there is NO risk when one gets antioxidants through the natural route - food!
Love,
Polly. who supplements vitamin D only - no antioxidants
Keep in mind that these studies showed an increase risk of death with certain antioxidant SUPPLEMENTS. Apparently there is NO risk when one gets antioxidants through the natural route - food!
Love,
Polly. who supplements vitamin D only - no antioxidants
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This information causes me to have some concerns!!!!
I have taken a multi/mineral supplement for a long while.
I have two brands and both, of course contain vitamin A..
The Schiff brand has 10,000 IU's (as retinyl palmitate and 10% as beta carotene.
The Wild Oats brand has 18,000 IU's (56% from beta carotene and 44% from palmitate...
Soooo, how do we know how much is too much?????
Okay Guys, give me the scoop!!!!
Love
Dee~~
This information causes me to have some concerns!!!!
I have taken a multi/mineral supplement for a long while.
I have two brands and both, of course contain vitamin A..
The Schiff brand has 10,000 IU's (as retinyl palmitate and 10% as beta carotene.
The Wild Oats brand has 18,000 IU's (56% from beta carotene and 44% from palmitate...
Soooo, how do we know how much is too much?????
Okay Guys, give me the scoop!!!!
Love
Dee~~
Well, you could either have your levels tested or look for symptoms. Here's some info:
http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/vitamin-A.php
Taken from here:Vitamin A overdose and toxicity
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An vitamin A overdose can be harmful to bones and skin, causing weakness and brittleness, even leading to fatigue and vomiting. Excessive intake of vitamin A is toxic, at dosages of around 20-25,000 IU daily. Consuming more than 25,000 IU of vitamin A per day (adults) and 10,000 IU per day (children) from either food or supplements or both is known to be toxic. For those 19 and older, the tolerable upper limit for vitamin A consumption has been set at 10,000 IU per day. An excess of vitamin A taken during pregnancy can cause birth defects in the fetus. Symptoms of a vitamin A overdose include tiredness, discomfort, lethargy, upset stomach, decreased appetite, vomiting, slow or decreased growth, joint soreness, irritability, headache, drying and cracking of the lips and skin, hair loss, and yellowing of the skin.
http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/vitamin-A.php
Oh and here's this:
http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/beta-carotene.phpBeta-carotene overdose and toxicity
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Supplementing the diet with beta-carotene does not produce any significant toxicity despite its use in very high doses in the treatment of numerous photosensitive disorders. At recommended dosages, beta-carotene is believed to be very safe. High intake of carotenoid-containing foods or supplements is not associated with any toxic side effects. But the skin may turn slightly yellow-orange in color when extra large amounts are taken. But will return to normal with decreased dosage. However, long-term use of beta-carotene supplements, especially at doses considerably above the amount necessary to supply adequate vitamin A, might slightly increase the risk of heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Beta-carotene supplementation may also decrease blood levels of lutein, another carotenoid.