Can you overdose on vitamin b

Can you have an overdose of vitamin B?

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Yes, you can actually have an overdose of vitamin B. Many people think that there is no such thing as a vitamin B side effect since the B vitamins are excreted promptly through the urine. In large doses some B vitamins do have side effects….

What are signs of vitamin b overdose?

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This site breaks down the symptoms of and overdose by individual b vitamins. The list is pretty long so I am just going to hand you the link. I think you will find it very informative

Is it possible to overdose on B vitamins?

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No. B vitamins are part of the group called “water soluble” vitamins. Excessive amounts of “water soluble” vitamins are merely excreted through the urine.

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what to do if taken an overdose Vitamin B complex?

Q: What can i do if i take an excess or overdose of vitamin b complex .. please help i am having rashes on my body as a symptom of the overdose.. how can i neutralise it

A: if is just 2 dose is OK , but if you get 10 times the dose you better go to the hospital to be take care of you

What are the effects of a Vitamin B overdose?

Q: im taking vitmain B pills + multi vitamins for 2 weeks on doctor advice for hairloss etc.i have just found out i am taking 10 X daily recomended amountwhat is the effect of this ? is it dangerous?

A: If your doctor has directed you to take this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects, just bright greenish yellow pee!!Symptoms of overdose may include: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and the shakes.As a previous posting states as the B vit’s are water soluble it is unusual to OD unless you are on a bottle a day, again as they are water soluble the body will quickly excrete excess without long term damage.

What are the symptoms of a B vitamin overdose?

Q: I’ve been trying to gain weight and have taken a few different supplements regularly but I find that I’m having headaches and though I’ve been eating more I’ve also been having more frequent bowel moments(sometimes 2 or 3 a day).

A: b vites are water soluble, which means when your body has too many of them you wash them out (urine). As far as headaches, many things cause them, if you are really concerned see a Dr.Yes you will have more BM’s with more food. You can try acidophiles to help with food absorption, it is the good flora in your guts. It may cause you to go for a while, but will also help to get the good out of the supplements.