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Nutrition (Expert Forum)
should I take a multivitamin
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
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should I take a multivitamin
by kela712, Jun 20, 2008 10:25PM
Hi,
Remember me?? lol.. I have to ask this cause I am having a delemma with IBS, allergies hayfever, colds, GERD..and honestly I havent had these symptoms when I was taking a multi vitamin a few years ago. The only thing was I was getting oily skin and yellow skin from the vitamin A and beta carotene. I was taking supplement everyday along with a very good diet.
So since my vitamin A level is at 178, would it be okay to take once a week? or twice?
As I really need my energy, and my health back. I may be lacking in certain vitamins latey, as IBS has been an issue and GERD at least I think it is. THese stomach problems were in remission while on supplements.
SO what do you think? I also dont consume much dairy as I think im lactose intolerant too.
Thankyou
Rachel
Remember me?? lol.. I have to ask this cause I am having a delemma with IBS, allergies hayfever, colds, GERD..and honestly I havent had these symptoms when I was taking a multi vitamin a few years ago. The only thing was I was getting oily skin and yellow skin from the vitamin A and beta carotene. I was taking supplement everyday along with a very good diet.
So since my vitamin A level is at 178, would it be okay to take once a week? or twice?
As I really need my energy, and my health back. I may be lacking in certain vitamins latey, as IBS has been an issue and GERD at least I think it is. THese stomach problems were in remission while on supplements.
SO what do you think? I also dont consume much dairy as I think im lactose intolerant too.
Thankyou
Rachel
Are you (or the subject of the question) male or female?
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Female
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5'6
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145lb
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jun 23, 2008 09:44PM
, Jun 23, 2008 09:44PM
To: kela712
It is not good for the body to be at toxic levels of Vitamin A due to it being a fat soluble vitamin. The body is unable to lower the levels quickly. Suggest you only intake beta-carotene food sources (no supplement), bright orange and yellow fruit/ vegetables, and dark green vegetables, for benefit of the vitamin.
thanks for replying.. I do understand. However, is my level toxic? It was suppose to be a normal range, more towards the high side yes. I havent taken vitamin for 9 months , and was thinking if once a week would be okay. THe multi vitamin contains 1000IU vitamin A as acetate and 3000 IU in beta carotene. Is that considered a lot? I need supplement for my stomach problems, like GERD.
thank you
Rachel