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From: stanwyck@ihuxr.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Vitamin Overdoses - Bs and C
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Date: Thu, 8-Dec-83 15:06:13 EST
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First, I am not a doctor, not a nutritionist, nor a recognized expert in any
related field.  I only can relate what I have read.

Re:  Overdoses of Vitamin C

	Megadoses of vitamin C can be very harmful to your health.  As your
	body works to get rid of the excess C, it also removes some B vit-
	amins and ketones from your system.  This can cause B vitamin defi-
	ciencies, and ketone shortage related problems.  If you insist on
	taking mega-C, make sure you also take a B-complex or two, and drink
	LOTS of H2O.  (It helps to flush out the excess.)

Re: Overdoses of B vitamins

	I don't remember the specifics here, but I remember that many of the
	same problems occur - loss of ketones and related matters.  Again,
	the warning to balance your vitamin intake, and drink lots of water
	to aid in the removal of the excess water-soluble vitamins is to be
	heeded.

Finally, a repeat of the disclaimer on this info - I only recall what I have
read.  I am not an expert on these matters, and all such matters should be
discussed with those who have sought to become knowledgable in such topics.
(That does not include the numerous quacks who call themselves nutritionists
but have no formal training or science background, nor those who hold an M.D.
and think that makes them an expert on every topic related to the human body.)
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