Vitamin C overdose - symptoms and effects

What are the symptoms of a vitamin C overdose?

According to many experts, the risk of overdosing of vitamin C is relatively low, and regular consumption of even large doses of this substance is not associated with the risk of poisoning. However, it is worth knowing that high levels of ascorbic acid in the body can cause uncomfortable symptoms. Among them, the most frequently mentioned are various skin rashes and a number of troublesome consequences from the gastrointestinal tract, such as abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting, as well as long-lasting heartburn.

How to reduce the effects of a vitamin C overdose?

The best method is to maintain a varied diet, which will help maintain optimal levels of vitamin C and reduce the risk of overdosing. Although the effects do not seem dangerous, in the long run they can be extremely burdensome to the body. It is also worth mentioning that an excessive amount of ascorbic acid is converted into oxalic acid, which, together with calcium, may result in an increased risk of developing stones in the urinary tract. Therefore, it is worthwhile to adhere to the optimal requirements, which in the case of an average adult person is about 1 mg/kg body weight.

How can you avoid a vitamin C overdose?

Unfortunately, the diet may not be sufficient to maintain an adequate level of vitamin C, especially in the case of people using medications and products with acetylsalicylic acid, smokers and all those suffering from hypertension or atherosclerosis. Athletes and recreational trainees must also take care of its adequate supply, which will allow to maintain the correct functioning of the immune system. What is more, ascorbic acid from natural sources (such as citrus fruit, spinach, onion, tomatoes) is not fully assimilated. Therefore, it is worth to reach for supplements, which were developed with the necessary precision and carefully measured amount of ascorbic acid! Thanks to this, the diet will be enriched with an optimal dose of this necessary active substance, without the risk of overdosing.

Olimp Sport Nutrition recommends the Vita-Min Multiple Sport, which for many years has been the choice of beginners and experienced enthusiasts of an active lifestyle! The product is a complex combination of essential minerals (in the form of easily assimilable Albion® amino acid chelates) and vitamins (including the unique form of PureWay-C®), which were used in optimally adjusted dosages.

The capsules were additionally enriched with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and numerous plant extracts (including green tea, nettle and pumpkin seed extracts). The product was produced in a modern research and development centre of the Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company, using an innovative production technology and microbiologically pure raw materials, which enabled the manufacturer to create a supplement of high quality!