Hypervitaminosis

One speaks of a hypervitaminosis when there is an oversupply of vitamins. This can only occur with the fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D and K). However, this cannot be achieved by diet. Only dietary supplements and vitamin preparations can be considered. With a balanced and healthy diet, hypervitaminosis is not to be expected.

Vitamins for the skin

There are several vitamins that have an influence on the condition of the skin. However, there is no vitamin that specifically serves only for skin renewal. Vitamin A (retinol) is a vitamin that is particularly important for vision.

However, it also plays an important role in the cell renewal of the skin. In addition to reduced vision, a lack of vitamin A can lead to dry, flaky skin. Vitamin A is mainly found in foods such as milk and dairy products and fish.

Vitamin A is also found in red and orange vegetables. This explains the truism that the regular intake of carrots promises good eyesight. Vitamin B is a complex consisting of several vitamins.

These include vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B11 (folic acid) and vitamin B12 (cobalamin). Biotin, folic acid and niacin are particularly important for the skin. A deficiency leads to brittle skin, dry hair and brittle fingernails.

The vitamin B complex provides for the cell renewal of the skin and its moisturization and smoothing. These three vitamins are found mainly in meat, fish, liver, yeast, egg yolk, nuts and cauliflower. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) strengthens the connective tissue.

It is mainly contained in fruit. Citrus fruits should be mentioned here, but it is also contained in berries and almost all other types of fruit in varying amounts. Vitamin E (tocopherol) also plays a role in the cell renewal of the skin. It is present in vegetable oils and nuts, among other things.

Recommended vitamins for pregnant women

Pregnancy is one of the few situations in which the additional intake of vitamins in tablet form is recommended. The most important vitamin of all is folic acid (vitamin B11). In the best case it should be taken from the planning of a pregnancy.

A lack of folic acid can lead to neural tube defects in newborns. This can lead to malformations or miscarriages. Folic acid is mainly found in fresh vegetables.

During pregnancy, however, additional folic acid tablets should be taken. All other vitamins are usually taken in sufficient quantities with a balanced diet. In order to avoid vitamin D deficiency, regular exposure to fresh air and sunshine is important. Pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant should, however, talk to their gynecologist to find out whether other vitamin replacement products are suitable.