What is hypervitaminosis? Hypervitaminosis is an excess of one or more vitamins in the body. This excess is caused by an excessive intake of vitamins, which can be caused by an unbalanced diet or dietary supplements, for example. Hypervitaminosis occurs mainly with fat-soluble vitamins, i.e. vitamins A, D, E and K. This is because the … Hypervitaminosis
Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis Hypervitaminosis only leads to long-term consequences in very few cases, since a large part of the vitamins is excreted by the body when they accumulate excessively. Furthermore, once hypervitaminosis has been diagnosed, the effective treatment is to stop or reduce the amount of vitamins immediately. This usually prevents long-term consequences. However, … Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis
Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis For the diagnosis of hypervitaminosis, the medical history, i.e. the doctor-patient consultation, is very important. This can reveal any possible malnutrition or excessive use of food supplements. The examination of the blood is also of great importance. Here the excessive accumulation of the vitamin concerned can usually be detected. Furthermore, the symptoms … Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis
to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Riboflavin is also found in vegetable and animal products, especially in large quantities in milk and dairy products. Its structure is characterized by a tricyclic (consisting of three rings) isoalloxacin ring to which a ribitol residue is attached. Furthermore, vitamin B2 is in: broccoli, asparagus, spinach eggs and wholemeal … Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin
Hypervitaminosis is vitamin poisoning. In most cases, the cause is abuse of dietary supplements. Even serious health disorders sometimes result from hypervitaminosis. What is hypervitaminosis? Hypervitaminosis is what doctors and nutritionists call a medical condition that results from an overdose of a vitamin. Conceptually, hypervitaminosis is opposite to hypovitaminosis. These are vitamin deficiency symptoms. In … Hypervitaminosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
to overview Vitamins General information Vitamin B12 (or cobolamine) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is mainly found in animal products such as liver or fish and which the human body cannot produce itself. Since it is important for functions such as cell division and cell formation, blood formation and also for the nervous and cardiovascular … Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
Vitamin B12 deficiency A lack of vitamin B12 is relatively common. Vitamin B12 has a very long half-life by nature, which means that a deficiency only becomes apparent after several years. As a rule, a slight vitamin B12 deficiency is therefore not noticeable. Only a longer or more severe deficiency then also appears with symptoms. … Vitamin B12 deficiency | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
The role of nutrition in vitamin B-12 deficiency The first symptoms that can be noticed with a vitamin B12 deficiency are skin symptoms. The mucous membranes in the throat and lips are often affected. Torn corners of the mouth or an inflamed and sore tongue can also be the first signs of a vitamin B12 … The role of nutrition in vitamin B-12 deficiency | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
Vitamin B12 Test To determine a vitamin B 12 deficiency, one should undergo a blood test. There are numerous tests. Some that require a blood test, others that can be done at home with urine. The best and most reliable method is direct detection in the blood. The Holo TC test should be mentioned here. … Vitamin B12 Test | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
Standard values of vitamin B-12 The body’s own vitamin B12 reserves are normally sufficient for two to three years: The liver stores most of the vitamin B12 (up to 10mg), another 2mg is stored outside the liver. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 3 micrograms. The normal vitamin B12 level in blood serum … Standard values of vitamin B-12 | Vitamin B12 – cobalamin
to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Pantothenic acid occurs both in animal and in vegetable products, particularly plentifully in yolk, liver and kidney. In addition it is formed by our intestine bacteria. It is developed from beta Alanin and Pantoinsäure. Further Vitamin B5 is contained in: Nuts, rice, fruit, vegetables and brewer’s yeast. Its most … Vitamin B5 – pantothenic acid
to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Vitamin K is produced by plants and by our intestinal bacteria. An important structural feature is naphthoquinone (consisting of 2 rings), to which a side chain is attached. Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting. It modifies the coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X, as well … Vitamin K – Phylloquinone
