Overdosing on vitamins

Pills in yellow glass container

Vitamins are taken by people everyday without prescription Source: Bradley Stemke CC By 2.0

Many take vitamins without the need for them. While it's widely believed taking vitamins is harmless, medical professionals know, overuse can lead to harmful results.


Overuse of vitamins can lead to harmful results, some with more serious ramifications than others. Children are particularly susceptible as they may mistake colorful vitamin packaging for candy in addition to their bodies not being able to cope with adult daily doses.


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