Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 Do you guys know if it would o.k. to take a " B " vitamin in addition to a multivitamin? I've been taking One-A-Day vitamins for years. Since my mom died & her mom & brother died of diseases of the " nervous " system, I'd REALLY like to take a B vitamin. I talked to the pharmacist this evening about taking a B vitamin. He said not to because the multivitamin has enough. I didn't explain to him why I wanted to take it (to help the " nervous " system) I really think I should get that extra boost. , since your studying medicine your input would be greatly appreciated. How harmful could it be?? Guys? any idea? Your opinions? Anyone out there take anything else in addition to there multivitamin?? e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 e: I do know that too much of a good thing can be bad. I'd follow your pharmacists directions. You don't want to cause other problems while trying to prevent others. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 1999 Report Share Posted March 14, 1999 extra B-complex and C will just go out in urine---A is toxic if too high--also minerals if too high can cause problems --- minerals need to be in a proper ratio with each other-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 1999 Report Share Posted March 14, 1999 Dear Kristi, Genetic Cjd runs in my family too, and the one extra vitamin I take is 400 units of E. It does so many good things for the body and brain they are just begining to find out, and it's hard to get enough in your diet. My DR. said to stick with the 400 mg. as its enough to do some good, but not enough to do harm. Hope this has been of some help. Nancie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 1999 Report Share Posted March 14, 1999 Thanks Nancie. My sister is taking vitamin " E " . I will look into this & possibly take this vitamin also. Thanks to all who responded to my " Vitamins " e-mail. e :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 1999 Report Share Posted March 15, 1999 e- It is my (un)professional opinion that you can take more B if you want to. B vitamins are (generally) 'cofactors' that make enzymes work. Enzymes make reactions proceed much faster. Enzymes build things in the body and break down things. Some enzymes need a special tool to do what they do, and most B vitamins are these tools. My pharmacist was always more concerned about me wasting money, and often told me I didn't need something, when he should have said, " If it will make you feel better, it won't hurt you, so go ahead. " Don't Megadose on any vitamin, though, unless a physician tells you to. > -----Original Message----- > Do you guys know if it would o.k. to take a " B " vitamin in addition to a > multivitamin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 1999 Report Share Posted March 15, 1999 Thanks ! I really appreciate your opinion!! Thanks Again for your input, e :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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