Can anyone explain to me if taking several vitamins and herbs at the same
time will effectively cancel each other out or possibly cause a loss of
absorbtion (sp) within the body ?
Thanks
Can anyone explain to me if taking several vitamins and herbs at the same
time will effectively cancel each other out or possibly cause a loss of
absorbtion (sp) within the body ?
Thanks
In article <CuAo1L….@ns1.nodak.edu> ol…@badlands.NoDak.edu (Lynn W Olund) writes:
>Can anyone explain to me if taking several vitamins and herbs at the same
>time will effectively cancel each other out or possibly cause a loss of
>absorbtion (sp) within the body ?
Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are no different than any synthetic
prescription or non-prescription medication. They all have unwanted
side-effects and the potential to interact with other vitamins, minerals,
herbs, or synthetic medications.
For example, foods or herbs that have high levels of oxalic (e.g. rhubarb)
or phytic (e.g. grains) can prevent the proper absorption of calcium. High
levels of caffeine intake can reduce the levels of vitamin C in the body.
My recommendation would be to consult with a knowledgable herbalist.
Pat
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#In article <CuAo1L….@ns1.nodak.edu> ol…@badlands.NoDak.edu (Lynn W Olund) writes:
#>Can anyone explain to me if taking several vitamins and herbs at the same
#>time will effectively cancel each other out or possibly cause a loss of
#>absorbtion (sp) within the body ?
#
#Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are no different than any synthetic
#prescription or non-prescription medication. They all have unwanted
#side-effects and the potential to interact with other vitamins, minerals,
#herbs, or synthetic medications.
#
#For example, foods or herbs that have high levels of oxalic (e.g. rhubarb)
#or phytic (e.g. grains) can prevent the proper absorption of calcium. High
#levels of caffeine intake can reduce the levels of vitamin C in the body.
#
#My recommendation would be to consult with a knowledgable herbalist.
#
#Pat
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#Patrick Crawford Snail Mail: 13 Fountain Dr.
#e-mail: pcraw…@peinet.pe.ca Charlottetown, PEI
#phone: (902) 894-8095 (home) Canada C1A 6L9
# (902) 894-8553 (work)
What is often forgotten and needs to be mentioned is that the vitamins and
minerals found in herbs and foods often contain the proper CO-FACTORS that
are needed by the body to use those vitamins and minerals in the best way.
The best example that comes to mind is the bioflavinoids in citrus fruits,
and how it aids and protects the vitamin C in the fruit. As well, the Citric
acid itself has value in this process in assisting the absorption of minerals.
When you buy the pure form of a vitamin or mineral, you don’t get those
co-factors, and consequently you may not get the full benefit possible.
And, yes, there are some foods contain factors which actually hinder the
absorption of nutrients.
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PC> Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are no different than any synthetic
PC> prescription or non-prescription medication. They all have unwanted
PC> side-effects and the potential to interact with other vitamins,
PC> minerals, herbs, or synthetic medications.
I don’t know that "they all have unwanted side-effects." A bit broad of a
brush, no? There are no side effects to speak of involved in
multi-vitamin/mineral one a day use. There are no side effects to taking 400
IU of Vitamin E. There are no side-effects from taking Chromium at 100mcg.
There are no side-effects from taking bioflavinoids or 500mg of Vitamin C.
Nor do herbal teas of the beverage sort have side-effects.
<<<<<<To the original poster: The best way to go is to post the actual
question that concerns you. The original post was too vague.>>>>>>>>>
A general answer to a general question is: if an herb makes you feel bad,
don’t use it; seek out some assistance, reliable information, or avoid
self-treatment for health imbalance; as for hidden interactions between
vitamins and minerals, don’t worry about it–if you are taking vitamins and
minerals, you are getting a buffer anyhow, so some potency loss through
competition for absorption is not a problem. There aren’t any major negatives
to worry about in those interactions, if what we are talking about is a
multivit/mineral pill and some antioxidants.