3267: Does Too Much Vitamin C Cause Side Effects? by Brianna Elliott with Healthline on Nutrient Overuse
Brianna Elliott breaks down the surprising downsides of taking too much vitamin C
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 3267:
Brianna Elliott breaks down the surprising downsides of taking too much vitamin C, revealing that high doses from supplements can lead to nausea, kidney stones, and iron overload in certain individuals. While vitamin C supports immunity and overall health, most people can meet their needs through a balanced diet without risking unnecessary side effects.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-too-much-vitamin-c
Quotes to ponder:
"Consuming too much vitamin C has the potential to increase the amount of oxalate in your urine, thus increasing the risk of developing kidney stones."
"It’s nearly impossible to consume too much vitamin C from food."
"Unless you have a vitamin C deficiency, which rarely occurs in healthy people, it is probably unnecessary for you to take large doses of this vitamin."
Episode references:
Vitamin C Fact Sheet: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/
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