Vitamin Supplementation

1. Excessive Vitamin A intake may lead to increased bone fracture rate.

2. Folic Acid or Folate is beneficial for heart disease. ( .4 to 1 mg )

3. Vitamin E supplementation is controversial in heart disease prevention

3. Mega Doses of Vitamin C remain controversial in prevention of the common cold, and chronic mega dosing of vitamin C may lead to kidney stones.

4. Thiamin ( B2 ) is protective in alcoholism ( 100 mg twice a day )

5. Vitamin K is to be avoided when taking Coumadin ( a blood thinner )

6. Vitamin B12 is beneficial for energy utilization and bone marrow stimulation. ( 125-500 mcg per day )

7. Vitamin D supplementation 400 IU per day is recommended for use in post-menopausal women.

8. Niacin a B vitamin, in massive doses ( 500-2000 mg ) is used in the treatment of Elevated Cholesterol.  At this dose, facial flushing and liver enzyme elevation  are common.

9. Beta Carotene supplementation has been determined to be harmful, by increasing the risk of lung and other cancers.

10. Vitamin B6 is used to treat Nausea in Pregnancy.