Nutrition In Hypervitaminosis

Hypervitaminosis is a condition that is caused by intoxication with high doses of vitamins. Most often, these are vitamins A and D. The problem can be acute or chronic. The acute form develops as a result of a single uncontrolled intake of large amounts of a certain element, and in symptoms resembles food poisoning. Chronic hypervitaminosis occurs with increased use of vitamin complexes, including dietary supplements (BAA).

Overdose with such substances is typical for residents of developed countries, where such supplements are in vogue (even with mild health problems and signs of any disease, start taking shock doses of vitamins without a doctor's recommendation).

Symptoms of hypervitaminosis

Signs of vitamin overdose are not always outward and depend on the specific type of element being abused.

• Vitamin A overdose manifests itself in dizziness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, severe and prolonged headache, fever, general fatigue, joint pain, bone weakness, flaky skin. All these signs do not appear immediately. It starts with a banal headache, then hair loss, scarlet fever-like rashes, nail plate deformity and weight loss may occur.
• Vitamin B hypervitaminosis is not always pronounced, as the element is eliminated from the body quickly enough. There is constant fatigue, tachycardia and drowsiness, sometimes itching and skin rashes.
• Vitamin C intoxication manifests itself in impaired intestinal function, allergic rashes, urinary tract irritation, malaise. Unjustified aggression can develop in children.
• Vitamin D overdose can lead to increased muscle tone, kidney damage, as well as an increase in the content of calcium in the urine and blood. Abdominal cramps and loss of appetite are also possible.
• Elevated amounts of vitamin E in the body lower blood sugar levels, diffuse headaches are possible, increased weakness even with minor exercise. Double vision is seen in some patients.
• Taking excessive doses of vitamin K leads to anemic syndrome (anemia).

Useful foods for hypervitaminosis

Sufferers of hypervitaminosis need to eat a varied and balanced diet. The menu should include natural products without preservatives and dyes. In the absence of appetite, separate meals in small portions are recommended. It is best to rely on the consumption of fruits and vegetables, and in particular:

• fresh green leaves;
• fresh cucumbers and tomatoes;
• sweet peppers, zucchini and eggplant;
• sprouted seeds of cereals and legumes;
• nuts, pumpkin seeds and pumpkin;
• cereals;
• sour milk products;
• grapes, apples, pears;
• garlic and onion.

Harmful food products in hypervitaminosis

The main task of therapeutic nutrition in hypervitaminosis is the limited intake of one or another vitamin with food.

• In case of excessive amounts of vitamin A, tomatoes, carrots and fish products should be excluded from the menu.
• When accumulating high doses of vitamin B, it is recommended to minimize the intake of pastries with yeast, animal liver, cereals, high-fat cottage cheese, cabbage, strawberries, potatoes.
• With an excess of vitamin C in the body it is best not to consume citrus fruits and apples.
• In hypervitaminosis D to exclude the consumption of liver of different types of fish, yeast, pastries with yeast.
• In case of vitamin E overdose, it is recommended to give up bacon, meat products, cabbage and nuts for a while.