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Can you overdose on vitamin c

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Vitamin C is water-soluble, so the body excretes any excess consumed. Very large doses may cause kidney stones and diarrhea. MORE

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Description: Vitamin C is water-soluble, so the body excretes any excess consumed. However, very large doses may cause kidney stones and diarrhea. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 2,000 milligrams for both adult males and females.

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High doses can produce stomachaches and diarrhea. Thanks for using ChaCha!

Apr 28 2009, 11:35am | Source: Vitamin Overdose | www.chemo.net

Yes, you can overdose on Vitamin C. Symptoms include: jaundice, fever, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, and/or vomiting. ChaCha!

Apr 22 2009, 11:08pm | Source: Symptoms of Vitamin C Overdose - WrongDiagnosis.com | www.wrongdiagnosis.com

No, however, high doses of vitamin C can produce stomach aches and diarrhea. ChaCha!

Mar 12 2009, 12:56am | Source: Vitamin Overdose | chemo.net

It is possible. Please take all vitamins with your doctor's instructions. ChaCha!

Mar 10 2009, 04:42am | Source: ChaCha. Ask Away. | www.chacha.com
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