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Are there any risks associated with taking vitamins and supplements?

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  Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at  Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching Multivitamins, a popular form of supplement, are often touted as good for your health. However, there is little evidence that taking multivitamins will make you live longer, slow cognitive decline, or reduce the risk of common diseases. Moreover, these supplements may not contain all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, and they may not even be safe. Risk The biggest risk is taking mega-doses of vitamins, which may be harmful and potentially fatal. Some vitamins, especially vitamin A, can reach toxic levels if taken in high amounts. In some cases, excessive intake of vitamins may also interfere with certain medicines. Vitamin A in mega-doses can damage your kidneys and cause liver damage. In addition to these risks, there is no solid evidence for the benefits of vitamin C, which is often touted as a cure for colds. Moreover, vitamin C can be dangerous for people with hemochromatosis, a condition in whic...