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Vitamin C?

I just took 2000 mg of vitamin C, am I going to die?

  • it was an accident! I took a 1000 pill of vitamin C. Then I took 2 of these vitamin chew things, because I thought they were just vitamin D, but then I realized each one also had 500mg of vitamin C! so basically, I just took 2000 mg of vitamin C. What's gonna happen? What should I do? btw I'm 108 pounds and 5'4", if the whole body size thing matters. (like rate of absorbency, etc)

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    It's essentially impossible to overdose on vitamin C. The stuff is water soluble and you just excrete what your body doesn't need in the urine. 2000 mg will do nothing. Lots of people take more than that just because they don't realize their throat lozenges and things contain vitamin C. There are vitamins you should be careful about, and D happens to be one of them. Taking too much A, D, E, K, or some of the B vitamins (B6 is particularly problematic) can cause real issues. Don't do that.

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Yes, but not anytime soon and not from a vitamin c overdose.

stephenl1950

you won't die - unlike some vitamins, vitamin C doesn't store up in the body - it is rapidly excreted - therefore, nothing will happen. here's proof, btw, if you want to see for yourself: http://www.healthvitaminsguide.com/blog/vitamin-c-overdose/

shizzle

You're going to be fine. Nothing is going to happen to you. It's almost impossible to overdose on vitamins. This is from Wikipedia for what it's worth: "Tolerable Upper Intake Level (adult female) 2,000 mg per day"

Joel R

yes better go on down to the cemetary MY GOD!! do some research. That is nothing and its virtually impossible to overdose on vitamin C (some you can), it excretes in your urine.

John

lol u realize that's 2 grams. that's a lot of vitamins lol . don't be surprised if u start singing Smile or Graduation

satan

you'll be fine don't worry girl♥

Reality

your pee will turn really yellow/orange

Kyleigh M

Body mass does matter, but you have nothing to worry about. The only effect overdosing on vitamin C has is to give you the runs.

Somhairle

Vitamin C is water soluble and so any excess will be flushed out of your body through urine. So don't worry.

Sheena

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