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| An overdose of Vitamin C Supplements Increase the risk of kidney stones in men |
jakarta, vitamin c is necessary nutrients the body for the sake
of growth, recovery
and counteract the radika free cause
of premature aging. however, excessive consumption
of vitamin c supplements may have a negative effect on the health
of the kidneys.vitamin c is a powerful
antioxid
ant
and nutrient required for m
any body functions, including growth
and repair
of body tissue, absorption
of iron, supports the immune system, helps with the healing
of wounds,
and maintaining healthy bones, among other import
ant tasks.however, too much vitamin c in the form
of supplements may be harmful. the healthiest way to get vitamin c you need is through food, such as fresh fruits
and vegetables.levels
of vitamin c appears to be too high
of supplements c
an alter the acid in the body
and cause kidney stones
and other health problems. scientists from the karolinska institute in stockholm, sweden did a study on this subject over the past 11 years involving 48.850 men age 45 to 79 years.
of the number
of particip
ants in the study, about 436 men develop kidney stones. researchers also investigate the particip
ants who had taken the supplements
of vitamin c supplements
and not the other. while in comparison, the researchers also repeats his using data from particip
ants who had taken multivitamins.the results show that men who take high doses
of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) to about 1,000 milligrams per day had a risk
of 2-fold higher against kidney stones."these findings may not be generalizable to women, since it is generally men are more at risk
of developing kidney stones th
an women," said laura d.k. thomas, msc, the leader
of the study, as reported by the emaxhealth, wednesday (6/2/2013).the authors
of the study noted that men who used multivitamins did not show
an increased risk
of kidney stones are the same. while the increased risk occurs only in particip
ants who took high doses
of vitamin c.vitamin c is a water soluble vitamin, which me
ans it dissolves easily
and is not stored in the body, as well as quickly eliminated from the body through urine. thus, vitamin c should be replaced on a regular basis. the daily requirement
of vitamin c is recommended approximately 75 mg for women who don't smoke
and 90 mg for men who don't smoke.both men
and women should add extra 35 mg
of vitamin c per day if smoke. the level
of intake
of vitamin c that is tolerable for adults is about 2,000 mg per day
and most people do not experience
any side effects directly if too much consuming vitamin c.but some people may develop symptoms such as discomfort in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and more frequent urination while taking vitamin c 500 mg to 1000 mg or more a day.for some people who are more sensitive, consuming too much vitamin c c
an cause more serious health problems, such as:1. kidney problemsin addition to the increased risk
of kidney stones in the study described above,
an overdose
of vitamin c also increases the risk
of kidney problems. the consumption
of high levels
of vitamin c supplements c
an increase the levels
of oxalate in the urine
and produce calcium oxalate kidney stone, the most common type
of kidney stones.oxalate is found naturally in fruits, vegetables, nuts,
and chocolate,
and is also produced by the liver.2. allergic reaction
anyone with a corn allergy should examine whether supplements
of vitamin c that is dikonsumsinya, as some supplements
of vitamin c made from corn.3. heart disease in womenvitamin c supplements may be harmful to some women, especially postmenopausal women suffering from diabetes. a study
of more th
an 1,900 postmenopausal women with diabetes found that women who had the highest intake
of vitamin c (more th
an 300 mg per day)
of supplements (not from food) have
an increased risk
of death from cardiovascular disease.4. the effects
of blood thinninghigh doses
of vitamin c may thin the blood because it has the nature
of anticoagul
ants such as warfarin.
anyone who has been prescribed to take blood thinning medications should consult a physici
an before taking vitamin c supplements.5. diabetestaking high doses
of vitamin c c
an have
an impact on blood glucose levels in diabetes patients
and thereby affect its needs for medicines
anti diabetic. if you have diabetes, you should talk to your doctor before taking vitamin c supplements.6. other health conditions
anyone who has a medical condition that is associated with the loading
of acid, such as uric acid, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, cirrhosis, or kidney tubule acidosis should consult with a doctor before taking high doses
of vitamin c.(vit/vit )
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