Side Effects of Liquid Vitamins
Although some people choose to take liquid vitamins, they may not know about some side effects these vitamins may present to their health. These dangers and side effects come from many things, including not following the products' directions and use.
Too Much
It is possible to take too much of one or more vitamins. This happens for many reasons, including taking more than the recommended serving size. People should only take the recommended supplements listed on the product label to avoid overtaking vitamins.
Another reason is ingesting vitamins that are not low in the body. The body makes most of its nutrients, and people typically obtain more of these nutrients through their diet. Although liquid vitamins are good for people who do not get enough nutrition, liquid vitamins or any other type of vitamin may not be good for people who already eat healthy foods.
Side effects caused by ingesting too much of liquid vitamins are:
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations and increased heart rate
- Stomach cramps
- Increased need to urinate
Upset Stomach and Nausea
Liquid vitamins absorb quickly in the stomach lining. This action may cause an upset stomach, nausea or vomiting in people with sensitive stomach and digestive systems. People with sensitive digestive systems may want to take a pill or gummy vitamin to prevent these problems. Vitamins in these forms take longer to digest and must pass through the entire digestive system, instead of stopping at the stomach, to be absorbed by the body.
Other side effects associated with absorption problems are:
- Stomach cramping and pain
- Bleeding from the stomach lining caused by ulcers