Vitamin Overdose Response and B Vitamins

Questions and Answers

What is the recommended daily amount of Vitamin B1 for adult men?

1.2 mg

What is Vitamin B1 also known as?

Thiamin

Which food sources are rich in Vitamin B1?

Beef, pork, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and sunflower seeds

Is Vitamin B1 known to be toxic in high doses?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Vitamin B1 in the body?

Metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of Vitamin B1 for adult women?

1.1 mg Signup and view all the answers

What are some health benefits associated with Vitamin B1?

Skin, hair, brain, and muscle health Signup and view all the answers

Why is Vitamin B1 important for the body?

It's linked to skin, hair, brain, and muscle health and is important for metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of Vitamin E for adults?

15 mg Signup and view all the answers

What are the risks associated with taking high doses of Vitamin E supplements?

Prostate cancer in men, stroke, and hemorrhages Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of Vitamin K in the body?

Blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

In which foods can Vitamin K be found?

Milk, soy oil, and leafy greens Signup and view all the answers

What are some rich sources of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)?

Chicken, egg yolks, dairy, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, kale, cabbage, and broccoli Signup and view all the answers

Who should avoid taking Vitamin K supplements?

Those taking oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) like Coumadin (warfarin) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of Vitamin B6 for adults?

1.3 mg–2 mg Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of Vitamin K for adult men and women?

120 mcg for men and 90 mcg for women Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential neurological symptoms of taking extreme doses of Vitamin B6?

Numbness and tingling in the extremities Signup and view all the answers

What are some food sources of Vitamin B7 (Biotin)?

Liver, pork, eggs, dairy, banana, sweet potato, and nuts Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid) for pregnant people?

600 mcg Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of taking high doses of Folic acid?

Obscuring symptoms of pernicious anemia Signup and view all the answers

What are some food sources of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)?

Dairy, eggs, fish, poultry, and meat Signup and view all the answers

Is Vitamin B12 toxic in high doses?

No Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vitamin Overdose Emergency

If activated charcoal isn't available and a hospital can't be reached within an hour, use ipecac to induce vomiting.
In case of a vitamin overdose, contact poison control as soon as possible.

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Found in beef, pork, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and sunflower seeds.
Recommended daily amount: 1.2 mg for men, 1.1 mg for women.
Not known to be toxic in high doses.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Found in dairy, eggs, meat, salmon, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables.
Recommended daily amount: 1.3 mg for men, 1.1 mg for women.
Not shown to be toxic in high doses.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Found in meat, fish, whole grains, and leafy greens.
Recommended daily amount: 16 mg for men, 14 mg for women.
Used therapeutically to manage cholesterol.
High doses may cause birth defects in pregnant women.
May increase uric acid levels, so avoid if you have gout.
Combination with statins may increase risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
Early symptoms of toxicity include "niacin flush" (dilated blood vessels, reddening of the skin, itchiness, and burning).

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

Found in chicken, egg yolks, dairy, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, kale, cabbage, and broccoli.
Recommended daily amount: 5 mg.
Not shown to be toxic in high doses, but may cause diarrhea in extreme doses.

Vitamin B6

Found in poultry, pork, fish, whole grains, legumes, and blueberries.
Recommended daily amount: 1.3-2 mg.
Supplemental doses over 100 mg/day not recommended for adults outside of therapeutic applications.
Extreme doses (1,000-6,000 mg) may negatively affect the brain, causing neurological symptoms.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Found in liver, pork, eggs, dairy, banana, sweet potato, and nuts.
Recommended daily amount: 30 mcg.
Not shown to be toxic in high doses.

Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid)

Important for new cell production and early brain and spine development of a fetus during pregnancy.
Found in citrus and leafy greens.
Recommended daily amount: 400 mcg for adults, 600 mcg for pregnant people, and 500 mcg for lactating people.
Not generally toxic in high doses, but may obscure symptoms of pernicious anemia.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Found in dairy, eggs, fish, poultry, and meat.
Recommended daily amount: 2.4 mcg.
Not shown to be toxic in high doses.

Vitamin E

Group of eight related compounds used as antioxidants to protect cells from damage.
Found in fish, vegetable oil, nuts, seeds, wheat, and leafy vegetables.
Recommended daily amount: 15 mg.
Daily use of 300 mg or more from supplements may increase risks of prostate cancer in men, stroke, and hemorrhages.

Vitamin K

Important for blood clotting.
Found in milk, soy oil, and leafy greens.
Recommended daily amount: 120 mcg for men, 90 mcg for women.
Avoid supplementation if taking oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) like Coumadin (warfarin), as they are antagonists.

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Learn about the proper response to a vitamin overdose, including the use of ipecac and contacting poison control. This quiz also covers the importance of B vitamins for metabolism and overall health.