The hipervitaminosis occurs when our body has an excessive accumulation of vitamins. This can lead to various problems which depend on the vitamin in question exists more in the body. From our blog today we talked about the possible prevention and treatment of this condition.
The vitamins that can lead to suffer hypervitaminosis are the A, E, D and K because they accumulate in our tissues. However, C and B vitamins, which are water soluble, tend not to be part of this problem, as they easily eliminated through urine.
Types of hypervitaminosis
It’s really difficult to suffer excessive intake of vitamins through food. Moreover, we tend to consume foods that usually produce precisely the opposite, that we lack vitamins. That’s why this disease is unusual. It is mainly nutritional supplements that lead to excessive intake of vitamins. For this, we must pay close attention to what we take and even seek advice from our doctor.
-Hypervitaminosis A: It is found in eggs and other fish, especially. The disorder leads to headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, vomiting and lack of appetite.
-Hypervitaminosis E: They have this vitamin spinach, olives, almonds, peanuts, asparagus, kiwis, tomatoes and squash. We may feel nausea, diarrhea and gas and even hemorrhaging.
-Hypervitaminosis D: Vitamin D shall find in meat, oils and cereals. Negatively it affects the bones, soft tissues and kidneys. The most notable perceive symptoms are constipation, muscle weakness, vomiting, irritability, dehydration and, again, loss of appetite.
-Hypervitaminosis K: It is usually the least common toxicity but can create liver problems and bleeding. This vitamin will be found in green leafy vegetables, Brussels sprouts, onions, carrots, figs and pears, among others.
Prevention and treatment of hypervitaminosis
-The Treatment for any of the toxicities of vitamins just mentioned is to simply stop immediately supplements or food if desired, containing the vitamin in question. Typically, most of the affected people recover completely, although we must be careful and consult your doctor if any medications needed. Sometimes you can complicate and cause serious problems.
-The Prevention lies in limiting the intake of vitamins. That is, not obsess without consume vitamins. They are beneficial not mean that we have to expose ourselves to them. They are good, but in perspective. Especially we should not take supplements without consulting a medical professional who lend us their advice.
Do you guys have ever suffered from a condition like hypervitaminosis? What measures of prevention and treatment would you recommend in such cases?