Re: Supplements Question - Will excess be eliminated?

[Guest guest]

> Got another part to my question about supplements.

> If more is given than the body needs, will it be eliminated or does it do more

harm than good?

Based on my experience with my son, the body will eliminate the excess, but

during the time it takes for the body to eliminate the excess, they can cause

problems. Even water soluble vitamins caused problems here, until the excess

was excreted.

>>Is there a good test on what / how much needs to be given?

I learned by observing my son's [and my own] reactions.

Dana

[Guest guest]

All water soluble vitamins and minerals are simply discharged in the urine if

you give extra, some through the bowels.

That's why extra magnesium can loosen the stool, it is just the body's way of

getting rid of extra magnesium.

The only ones you need to watch out for are fat soluble vitamins, because they

will be stored in the fat cells and will take longer to flush out and if given

in huge quantities can lead to a toxic level. Megadoses of vitamins A, D, E or K

can be toxic and lead to health problems.

B-Complex and C are water soluble.

TJ

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From: sky2sun2moon <sky2sun22@...>

Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 8:21:20 PM

Subject: [ ] Supplements Question - Will excess be eliminated?

 

Got another part to my question about supplements.

If more is given than the body needs, will it be eliminated or does it do more

harm than good? Is there a good test on what / how much needs to be given?

Thanks!