Folacin

Question: What is the deficiency disease for folic acid? another name is folacin. does any body know the other name for it?

Answer: Folic acid (folinic acid, folacin, pteroylglutamic acid) was first isolated from spinach leaves (its name derives from the Latin folium meaning "leaf") in 1964 and early on was found to be essential in the prevention of anemia in animals. Later it was discovered that ensuring that mothers had adequate folic acid levels could prevent neural tube defects in human babies.

Question: My nephew is 12 and taking 40 MG Folacin for ADHD a day. He is NOT improving. What is going on? First, 40 MG seems way too high to me!!!?? But he is in his first year of middle school and is actually declining in subjects like Language Arts and Algebra. Notes on teh progress reports say "Needs to focus more" "Does not Study" "Needs to be more organized." Isnt this what Folacin is supposed to help with...and with 40MG how could it not? I read posts on here where kids are improving with 15-20 MG. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Very frustrated. Thanks

Answer: I'd get a second opinion. You don't say who prescribed the meds initially, but plenty of people tend to jump on ADHD as an explanation for everything, and medicate first thing. I'd talk to another doctor and see if anything else can be done. You're not likely to get a definitive, helpful diagnosis here on Yahoo Answers. I think your best option is to talk with a new doctor and get his opinion.

Question: What happens if you overdose on multi-vitamins ? I take a multi-vitamin everyday. I also sometimes drink a nutritional drink, which also contains 100% RDA of vitamin A, D, C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folacin, calcium, iron etc etc. So, is it harmful to be taking @ 200 - 400% more than the RDA ? How does the body manage any excess ?

Answer: The RDA is usually the minimum required, usually not the amount actually needed. I wouldn't worry about 200% or even 400% more. Most vitamins & minerals are flushed out of your system. There are a few that you can overdose on retinol & selenium are 2 that comes to mind quickly but multi-vitamins rarely give you 100% of these in a multi-vitamin.

Question: Any ideas for a healthy salad? I need to list ingredients for my FACS class. I need to make a salad that has the following vitamins and minerals: Vitamins A, D, E, K, C, B1, B2, Niacin, Folacin Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, flourine, copper, and iodine. It needs to have 6 from each category. Any ideas of what ingredients I should use? Also the amounts of ingredients would be appreciated. It needs to serve 4 people. Thanks!

Answer: Ingredients 8 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries 1 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste Directions Place servings of spinach onto salad plates. Top with red onion, mandarin oranges, cranberries, sliced almonds and feta cheese in that order. Drizzle dressing over each salad. Hope It Helps!

Question: I think the answer is D but I just wanted to make sure.? Which of the following water- soluble vitamins is known to function in the body as a metabolic coenzyme? a. niacin b. folacin c. biotin d. more that one response is correct

Answer: I also believe that you are right ============ a. niacin: "Like the other B vitamins, niacin is a coenzyme component and participates in at least 200 metabolic pathways. Functions of Niacin The niacin coenzymes" http://books.google.com/books?id=46o0PzPI07YC&pg=PA404&lpg=PA404&dq=niacin+metabolic+coenzyme&source=web&ots=GivxcjKIKI&sig=i8yzx_R3C_5-_w2d3fOjDKtmcuc&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result ======================== b. folacin : "Vitamin B12 functions as a co-enzyme in several important enzymes in energy ... Folacin functions with vitamin B12 in several metabolic reactions" http://books.google.com/books?id=tc8UHbUSnAAC&pg=PA131&lpg=PA131&dq=folacin++metabolic+coenzyme&source=web&ots=SBgOWq6Dsy&sig=-i43lgBn0hVTEypCyVyTlTl0VYw&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result ============================ c. biotin "Biotin acts as a coenzyme, covalently bound to a Lys residue of a group of enzymes .... Biotin Is Required for Metabolic Control of MCCase Gene Expression " http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=166907 ===========================

Question: Which of these are examples of macromolecules? Help! I'm confused about biology! Which of these are examples of macromolecules? Also, are vitamins macromolecules? protein fat carbohydrate fibre thiamin riboflavin niacin folacin vitamin B12 vitamin C vitamin A vitamin D calcium iron zinc magnesium

Answer: Proteins and carbohydrates can be macromolecules. I don't know what you mean by fibre.

Question: Seriousley becoming Vegetarian. I need introductory information and advice....? How do I get these nutrients that are in meat without vitimins?: protein fat thiamin riboflavin niacin folacin vitamin B12 iron zinc magnesium amino proteins selenium haeminic protein thanks :) I guess vitamins wouldnt be bad. I should try it ;) Oh and Amavasai, you eat all of those foods plus fattening meat. Don't act like you are better than me, man. I dont eat any of those foods, only nuts. You have to have some fat to survive. Get a clue.

Answer: It is a common misconception that vegetarians do not get these things. Iron deficiency is no more common in vegetarians than in meat eaters... meat does not have as much as people would think. Also people get way too much protein. You can get all the protein you need from a plant based diet. Any diet is healthy or unhealthy depending on how you eat. You should always eat a variety of foods. Look around at meat eaters; do they *really* look all that healthy? The ones who are healthy are the ones who eat a balanced diet, exercise and focus on taking care of themselves. Vitamins never hurt, but they are no more or less useful than for people who eat dead animals. Here is a link to give you an idea of an *ideal* vegetarian diet. http://www.vegsoc.org/newveg/fft/balance.html Here is some info on iron: http://www.vegsoc.org/info/iron.html The protein myth: http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/protein_myth.html Non-dead-animal protein sources: http://www.vegparadise.com/protein.html A list of foods you wouldn't expect to be vegan (I am not sure how often it is updated, some of the foods are no longer vegan, but still vegetarian) http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/ ~~~~~~~~~~~ zinc http://www.vegsoc.org/info/zinc.html (just type in what you want to know about in the search bar on the top of that page; they will tell you what you need... but honestly, it isn't difficult. Meat is not the prime source of most any of these things, despite what some would lead you to believe.)

Question: Smelly Urine? Lately i noticed my urine has a stinky smell to it I think i have a bladder infection As i need the urinate often and it burns Could that be the cause of my smelly urine? But i read that vitamins make your urine smell I have been taking Cod Liver oil and Vitamins and Minerals This contains Vitamin: A & B6 & B12 & C Folacin, Pantothenic acid , niacin, riboflavin and thiamin Is those causing smelly urine? Should i stop taking them

Answer: Sometimes Vitamin B complex can make your urine bright yellow and give it a vitamin scent. It shouldnt stink, or make you got to the bathroom anymore than usual. Neither should it burn. Thats not normal. Try drinking a ton of Cranberry juice for a couple days and see if the burning and urge to pee starts to reduce. If it does, then you know you got either a bladder infection or urinary tract infection. Continue drinking lots of water and cranberry till it goes away. If you do not see an improvement after a couple days, you should go to the doctor to get antibiotics. A bladder infection is a pretty minor thing and can be cured easy, but if let go and not treated, it can become pretty serious. It can start to infect your kidneys and liver.

Question: vitamin question need help? Which of the following B vitamins/coenzymes plays the biggest role in supporting cell division and differentiation, and therefore preventing neural tube defects in developing fetuses? (This vitamin is also important for the proper differentiation of red blood cells) a. pyridoxal phosphate b. flavin adenine dinucleotide c. folacin d. coenzyme A e. biotin

Answer: Folic acid is the answer so I guess C is the closest. I have never heard it referred to as folacin but I assume it is the same stuff.

Question: Food Sources,Help Help . ? Food Sources For ??? -Thiamine -Riboflavin -Niacin -Pantohthenic acid -B6 -Biotin -Folacin -B12 -C -D -E -K P.s These are vitamins

Answer: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid--total cereal b6-bananas c-fruit d-sunlight e-almonds k-spinach Excellent sources of biotin include chard, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and carrots

Question: wen you took ADD meds (specifically Folacin) did you suffer from lack of personality? well my twin brother takes Vyvanse and he doesnt talk as he used to; doesnt have the same personality wen he takes it. i jus got tested for ADD today and theyre goin to start me on Focalin. i was jus wondering if the same thing happened to you or someone you know wen they took said brand. thank you for your help. any other comments welcome.

Answer: Technically you are and your brother are taking a low grade form of amphetamine. However, Vyvanse is very different from Focalin. Focalin is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, while Vyvanse is the pure form of Adderall, which is basically an amphetamine. Vyvanse will reduce side-effects, but it is less effective as Adderall. Focalin, on the other hand will block and decrease norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain so it can be absorbed on a cellular level, increasing performance and attentiveness. Common side effects with ADHD medicine is decreased appetite, which could be a factor of decreased personality...however the drugs main function is to increase attentiveness and production so you can focus on the task at hand. The decrease of dopamine getting to you brothers head is probably the cause for the personality change...remember this is a hardcore drug you are taking to counteract ADHD.

Question: My nephew is 12 and taking 40 MG Folacin for ADHD a day. He is NOT improving. What is going on? First, 40 MG seems way too high to me!!!?? But he is in his first year of middle school and is actually declining in subjects like Language Arts and Algebra. Notes on teh progress reports say "Needs to focus more" "Does not Study" "Needs to be more organized." Isnt this what Folacin is supposed to help with...and with 40MG how could it not? I read posts on here where kids are improving with 15-20 MG. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Very frustrated. Thanks

Answer: I think it's actually 'Focalin'...so far, it is probably the only medication my son has not tried yet to control his ADD. As far as the dosage, different medications have different efficacy levels. That may be the lowest dose to start him on for that particular drug. Remember, the patient's body weight has to be taken into consideration also. Hope that helps, and keep your chin up and keep fighting the good fight...I have been since my son was two years old; he's eleven now.

Question: Please help, I'm so confused...? Ok, So I'm really confused with, well, about everything... 1. I have arthritis (I'm 13 years old btw) and its getting really annoying, I' on three medications, Enbrel, Methotrexate and folacin. And well It's just plain annoying, is there anything I can do to make it better socially?? 2. I'm losing the pigment in my skin (same disease that Michael Jackson had if you are wondering) and its really embarrassing. Because it appears in different places spread out, and I'm just really shy, help?? 3. I am always over reacting with symptoms of disease :( !! what can I do to overcome that very annoying gut feeling I always get when I'm afraid and very freaked out? 4. Right now I have two red dots on the lower abdominal, they look A BIT like scabs but feel like lumps and are red around it, I THINK its getting smaller now (About half a day has passed since I saw it). It would just help if you know what it was?? btw, I'm going to the school nurse on Monday if it isn't going away, but that is almost three days to, and It would help if you could, well calm me? 5. I'm having MAJOR trouble on the social front, I don't have any REAL BEST friends, I know you don't have to, but, well, I'm lonely! I also cannot get a boyfrind because of three main reasons, one, im shy, two, low self esteem, and therefore (three) I think im ugly. please? I know I seem very troubled, and maybe I am, or is it just a phase teenagers go through??? I don't really know, that is why im asking :) PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE NO ADVISE DON'T COMMENT AT ALL! than you if you have an answer to any of the mentioned questions above, 10 poinst to the best answer :)

Answer: You have to learn how to deal with that, tell your parents the way you feel, but don't if you know they'll laught at your face. Go to see a psychologist if necessary. You are on the way to depression. One advice I can give you is: Enjoy your youth, we only have one. Don't pay attention to what other people may say. Get into chess club or something you like and find true friends. They will support you now and always. Don't feel that your disease is your world, because it's not. If you need to go to the doctor, just think that is something you have to do, relax. And feel blessed you know the disease you have. There's a lot of people who doesn't know what they have, imagine the way they feel every time they go to see a different doctor and none of them can get the answer to their disease, imagine the frustration. Good luck man.

Question: Would it be harmful for my small dog to live on Boost meal replacers? I have heard so much about how bad dog food at grocery stores are. There is no food like canidae available here. So how would it be to let my small dog drink 2, 237ml bottles of these a day? One in the morning and one at night. Nutrition Information Energy 240cal Protein 10g Fat 4.0g Polyunsaturates 1.0g Linoleic acid 0.8 Linolenic acid 0.15g Monounsaturates 2.6g Saturates 0.5g Cholesterol 6.8mg Sodium 250mg Potassium 375mg Percentage of recommended daily intake Calcium 25% Phosphorus 25% Magnesium 36% Iron 27% Zinc 50% Iodine 25% Vitamin A 38% Vitamin D 25% Vitamin E 25% Vitamin C 25% Thiamine 31% Riboflavin 30% Niacin 31% Pantothenate 31% Vitamin B6 22% Folacin 32% Vitamin B12 13% Maganese 1.1mg Copper 0.6mg Selenium 0.012mg Chloride 319mg Biotin 0.028mg Chromium 0.012mg Molybdenum 0.024mg Are any of the above harmful to a dog?

Answer: A dog is basically a Carnivore and doesn't have the same nutritional requirements of a human and that product is useless as a meal for a dog! The dog needs ANIMAL PROTEIN and SATURATED FAT! This product doesn't contain animal derivatives at all. (It wouldn't be suitable for Vegetarians if it did) Those levels of Sodium (Salt) are dangerously high for a dog too. The percentages of Vitamins and Minerals are all wrong for a dog and too much or too little of several if not all would be VERY HARMFUL to a dog! If you really can't find a commercial food (there are lots available besides Canidea) then a raw or 'cooked' natural diet would be far more suitable. Please don't kill your pet by feeding it a processed human supplement that isn't even designed for a human to live on. I need Boost myself but I still have to eat proper meals! You'd do it far less harm feeding it the best diet available at any grocery store than feeding it this way!

Question: How far beyond the "best before date" is it safe to continue taking vitamin suppliments? What are the risks? For example, is it riskier with some vitamins compared with others? Such ingredients often can include:- Ginsenosides (ginseng extract) Dicalcium Phosphate Magnesium Oxide Potassium Chloride Vitamin C Ferrous Fumarate Vitamin E Zinc Oxide Niacin Vitamin A Pantothenic Acid Manganese Sulphate Lutein Vitamin D Vitamin B6 Beta Carotene Cupric Oxide Thiamin Riboflavin Vitamin K Sodium Borate Folacin (Folid Acid) Potassium Iodide Vitamin B12 Chromium Chloride Sodium Selenate Sodium Molybdate Sodium Metasilicate Sodium Metavanadate Stannous Chloride Nickel Sulphate Microcrystalline Cellulose Croscarmellose Sodium Magnesium Stearate Anti-caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide) Povidone Glazing Agents (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Carnauba Wax) Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide) Triacetin Polysorbate 80 Thanks, and please, if you can, cite sources in any answers given (if you want a chance of getting marked as best answer).

Answer: If it says "Best Before" it means that it will be safe to use even years after the expiry, the vitamins will probably lose their.. ummm, "vitamins".. but they will still be safe to consume. "Use By" is a strict time limit; foods like coleslaw may taste okay but be unsafe to eat where as eggs, although they have a Use By date, will tell you when they have gone off because they will stink of sulphur.

Question: Is this a healthy protein shake for Women? Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Packet (49g) Servings Per Container: 20 Amount per Serving Calories Total 190 from Fat 30 % Daily Value+ Total Fat 3.5 g 5% Saturated Fat 1 g 4% Cholesterol 20 mg 7% Sodium 270 mg 11% Potassium 270 mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3% Dietary fiber 3 g 11% Sugars 2 g Protein 30 g 60% % Daily Value Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 20% Vitamin D 20% Vitamin E 20% Thiamin (B1) 20% Riboflavin (B2) 20% Niacin (B3) 20% Vitamin B6 20% Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin 20% Vitamin B12 20% Biotin 20% Pantothenic acid 20% Calcium 40% Iron 25% Phosphorus 30% Iodine 20% Magnesium 25% Zinc 20% Copper 20% Chloride 4

Answer: Totally unhealthy. Too much fat, sugar, sodium, and I doubt your body can process 30 grams protein at a time. You should have put the name of that junk down so others could avoid it. If you're looking for vitamins/minerals, take a vitamin pill. As for protein, try a glass of Designer Whey or Optimum Nutrition blended with skim milk.

Question: Are these vitamins bad for me? I'm 19 years old and i weigh 150. Not sure if these vitamins are good for person my age. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 3 Tablets Servings Per Container: 60 Amount per Serving Calories Total 5 Amount per Serving % Daily Value+ Sodium 15 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 1 g <1% % Daily Value Vitamin A *see product details 15,000 IU 300% Vitamin C ascorbic acid 1 g 1667% Vitamin D as ergocalciferol 400 IU 100% Vitamin E as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate 200 IU 667% Vitamin K as phytonadione 80 mcg 100% Thiamin (B1) as thiamin monoitrate 25 mg 1667% Riboflavin (B2) Vitamin B2 25 mg 1471% Niacin (B3) as niacinamide 125 mg 625% Vitamin B6 as pyridoxine HCI/pyrixodal 5-phosphate 50 mg 2500% Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin 400 mcg 100% Vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin 200 mcg 3333% Biotin as biotin triturate 300 mcg 100% Pantothenic acid as d-calcium pantothenate 125 mg 1250% Calcium as citrate/carbonate 250 mg 25% Iron from spirulina, calcium citrate/carbonate 800 mcg 4% Iodine from pacific kelp powder 150 mcg 100% Magnesium as citrate/oxide 125 mg 31% Zinc as amino acid chelate 15 mg 100% Selenium as selenium monomethionine 70 mcg 100% Copper as amino acid chelate 2 mg 100% Manganese as amino acid chelate 4 mg 200% Chromium as polynicotinate 120 mcg 100% Molybdenum as molybdenum triturate 75 mcg 100% Potassium as amino acid chelate 50 mg 1% Green Food, Spirulina Blend see product details 500 mg* Amino Acids see product details 225 mg* Garden Veggies Blend see product details 100 mg* Orchard Fruits Blend see product details 100 mg* Myco Defense Mushroom Blend see product details 100 mg* Digestive Enzyme Blend see product details 100 mg* Omega Fatty Acid Blend see product details 100 mg* Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex see product details 60 mg* Siberian Eleuthero root 50 mg* Inositol 50 mg* Choline as choline bitartrate 30 mg* PABA para aminobenzoic acid 25 mg* Rutin 25 mg* RNA from spirulina, chlorella 14 mg* DNA from spirulina, chlorella 4 mg* Chlorophyll from spirulina 4 mg* Hesperidine from citrus bioflavonoid complex 2 mg* Boron as amino acid chelate 1 mg* Lutein from marigold 200 mcg* * Daily Value not established. + Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Answer: You have described a fake vitamin that is a pile of garbage. Sorry to tell you this. Just look at the "other" ingredients and see that it has Magnesium Stearate. About 5% of the total milligrams in that junk is Mag Stearate. This is a TRANS FAT, immune suppressant, nutrient absorption inhibitor and if you take the total milligrams in the junk and multiply it by .05, you will see how many milligrams of trans fat you are consuming by taking that. Taking 3 pills, just multiply the number x 3. The so called vitamins in this junk is nothing more than laboratory produced chemical activators that are NOT vitamins at all. People that take this type of multi-vitamin end up dying sooner than those that do not take this by 5%. Most likely, more money was spent on promotion and advertising than on making a quality product. The thing they are calling vitamin C is Ascorbic Acid. Ascorbic acid that is called vitamin C by many is not really vitamin C, but a component of the true vitamin C complex. Vitamin C was discovered by the Nobel Prize laureate, Dr. Albert Szent-Georgi in 1937. As part of his research on vitamin C, he found that he could not cure scurvy with the isolated ascorbic acid as a single element. The complete complex of vitamin C includes ascorbic acid and contains ascorbinogen, bioflavonoids, rutin, tyrosinase, Factor J, Factor K, and Factor P. In addition, mineral co-factors must be available in proper amounts. If any of these parts are missing, there is no vitamin C, no vitamin activity. When some of them are present, the body will draw on its own stores to make up the differences, so that the whole vitamin complex may be present. Provided that all other conditions and co-factors are present, the vitamin activity will take place. Ascorbic acid is described merely as the "antioxidant wrapper" portion of vitamin C; ascorbic acid protects the functional parts of the vitamin from rapid oxidation or breakdown. Most of the over 90% of ascorbic acid in this country is manufactured at a facility in Nutley, New Jersey, owned by Hoffman-LaRoche, one of the world's biggest drug manufacturers (1 800 526 0189). Here ascorbic acid is made from a process involving cornstarch and volatile acids. Most U.S. vitamin companies then buy the bulk ascorbic acid from this single facility. After that, marketing takes over. Each company makes its own labels, its own claims, and its own formulations, each one claiming to have the superior form of vitamin C, even though it all came from the same place, and it's really not vitamin C at all. The d-alpha tocopherol that is supposed to be vitamin E is just more chemical activator and far from the E complex that will do you any good. The same problem that occurs with the "C" chemical activator, ascorbic acid, will happen with this vitamin E. The "B" vitamins are more synthetic chemical activators that are made from the petroleum distillate, Coal Tar. This is not a vitamin, it definitely damages your DNA. Just look at the color of your pee (yellow) and the stench in the toilet after taking that junk. That is your body rejecting that coal tar derivative. The calcium from citrate/carbonate is the cheapest form of calcium and it comes from rocks, not once living source and will contribute to you getting cataracts, bone spurs, and kidney stones, etc. Manufacturers that use this should be ashamed of themselves. I could go on and on about the junk they are putting into this, but I think you should be getting the picture. This is not about your health, but profit only. Please realize that we are in deep trouble in regard to the nutrient value in foods you buy in grocery stores today. We have lost over 50% of the antioxidants in our foods in the last 25 years. Many people will tell you that fortification of products solves that problem, but that is so far from the truth it makes me sick. On the understanding of how poor the food supply is, many manufacturers have taken advantage of this and created this fortification and are using chemical activators (not vitamins) in their products, including vitamin companies everywhere. When testing these kinds of products energetically, they all test very weak and we know when this happens, the body will reject this junk as toxins. Now, not only do these types of products damage the DNA of your cells, shorten your life, but give the whole health food industry a bad name. good luck to you

Question: Vitamins. Is there anything in here that I should be concerned about? Label from bottle of Natures Made Multi Vitamin for Women: Vitamin A 60% as Beta Carotene 2500 IU 50% Vitamin C 180 mg 300% Vitamin D 1000 IU 250% Vitamin E 50 IU 167% Vitamin K 80 mcg 100% Riboflavin (B2) 1.7 mg 100% Niacin (B3) 20 mg 100% Vitamin B6 2 mg 100% Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin 600 mcg 150% Vitamin B12 6 mcg 100% Biotin 30 mcg 10% Pantothenic acid 10 mg 100% Calcium 250 mg 25% Iron 18 mg 100% Iodine 150 mcg 100% Magnesium 100 mg 25% Zinc 15 mg 100% Selenium 70 mcg 100% Copper 2 mg 100% Manganese 4 mg 200% Chromium 120 mcg 100% Molybdenum 75 mcg 100% Tin 10 mcg* Vanadium 10 mcg* Lutein 250 mc 40 year old woman, high bad cholesterol, low good cholesteral, about 50 lbs overweight. Partial hysterectomy, peri-menopausal. Slightly elevated sugar levels. Don't eat out much, try to eat somewhat healthy. Plus take Fish Oil. <------- Don't know if any of this matters but wanted to include it.

Answer: You need to look this brand up on the web to be sure it is one that is well absorbed by the body. If it isn't well absorbed it won't do you much good.

Question: Are Nature's Way Alive Liquid Multivitamins safe? I'm currently taking Nature Made Multi For Her and realizing that there's a LOT of stuff in some liquid vitamins that isn't in the dry ones I'm taking. Is taking these advanced multivitamins with "Vitamins & Minerals, Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Bioflavenoids, Amino Acids, Enzymes, Trace Minerals, EFAs, Mushrooms" dangerous? I noticed they, for instance, 3333% of the daily recommended amount of b12 and 2500% of b6. I want to take something that's going to give my body everything it needs, but I don't want to overdose on anything either. Here's a full list of everything they contain: Directions for Use Nature's Way Alive Liquid Multi, Citrus Flavor 30 fl oz Ingredients Supplement Facts Serving Size:1 fl oz (30ml) Servings Per Container 30 Amount per Serving Calories Calories from Fat 20 Amount per Serving % Daily Value Sodium 30 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1% Sugars 4 g Amount per Serving Vitamin A 10,000IU 200% Vitamin C 1mg 1667% Vitamin D 400IU 100% Vitamin E 200IU 667% Vitamin K 80mcg 100% Thiamin (B1) 25mg 1667% Riboflavin (B2) 25mg 1471% Niacin (B3) 20mg 100% Vitamin B6 50mg 2500% Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin 400mcg 100% Vitamin B12 200mcg 3333% Biotin 300mcg 100% Pantothenic acid 125mg 1250% Calcium 100mg 10% Iron 1mg 5% Iodine 150mcg 100% Magnesium 40mg 10% Zinc 15mg 100% Selenium 70mcg 100% Copper 2mg 100% Manganese 4mg 200% Chromium 120mcg 100% Molybdenum 75mcg 100% Potassium 50mg 1% Amount per Serving Water mg Spirulina (Arthrospina Platensis) Kelp Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) Barley Greens Dandelion (Taraxacum Offiinate) Wheat Grass Melissa Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Schoenanthus) Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Water Chlorella Plantian Blue Green Algae Cilantro Amino Acids mg Glutamine 5 Asparagine 5 Leucine 5 Alanine 5 Arginine HCl 5 Lysine 5 Threonine 5 Valine 5 Glycine 5 Isoleucine 5 Serine 5 Proline 5 Phenylalanine 5 Tyrosine (L-Tyrosine) 5 Histidine 5 Methionine 5 Tryptophan 5 Cysteine HCl 5 Water 100 Powder Blend: 5 Plum 5 Cranberry 5 Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) Fruit 5 Strawberry 5 Blackberry 5 Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) Berry 5 Cherry 5 Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) 5 Papaya 5 Orange 5 Grape 5 Pineapple 5 Myco Defense Mushroom Blend mg Mycelium 5 Primordium 5 Sclerotium 5 Fruit Body Cordyceps 5 Reishi 5 Shitake 5 Water 5 Maltake 5 Water 5 Water 5 Water 5 Chaga 5 Water 5 Water 5 Mesima 5 Digestive Enzyme Blend mg Protease I 5 Protease II 5 PeptiZyme SP 5 Amylase 5 Lactase 5 Invertase 5 Lipase 5 Cellulase 5 Alpha Galactosidase Enzyme 5 Betaine 5 Bromelian Papain (From Papaya) 5 Omega Fatty Acid Seed Blend 100 Flaxseed (Linum Usitatissimum) Powder Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Powder Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) 5 Olec acid 5 Linoleic Acid 5 Palm

Answer: As long as you don't take more than the recommended amount these liquid multivitamins are quite safe to take. They are absorbed much better than the solid form or dry form of multivitamins in the form of tablets. Your liquid multivitamin contains a lot of extra ingredients that are not in multivitamin tablets.

Question: Is it ok to take calcium/magnesium suppliments with centrum? i am currently taking CENTRUM PERFORMANCE.... my question is, since there is only 100 mg of calcium and 10% of magnesium is it safe to take another suppliment of calcium/magnesium which i found a brand that has 60% daily intake, and one that is 100% which would set me at 110% for both... i also wanted to take a b-vitamin complex 150, which has high levels of Daily Value.....is this ok to take with the centrum? also along side the magnesium/calcium? here is the list of things in the centrum performance: Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 tablet Servings Per Container: 120 Amount per Tablet % Daily Value Vitamin A 20% as Beta Carotene 3500 IU 70% Vitamin C 120 mg 200% Vitamin D 400 IU 100% Vitamin E 60 IU 200% Vitamin K 25 mcg 31% Thiamin (B1) 4.5 mg 300% Riboflavin (B2) 5.1 mg 300% Niacin (B3) 40 mg 200% Vitamin B6 6 mg 300% Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin 400 mcg 100% Vitamin B12 18 mcg 300% Biotin 40 mcg 13% Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 100% Calcium 100 mg 10% Iron 18 mg 100% Phosphorus 48 mg 5% Iodine 150 mcg 100% Magnesium 40 mg 10% Zinc 15 mg 100% Selenium 70 mcg 100% Copper 2 mg 100% Manganese 4 mg 200% Chromium 120 mcg 100% Molybdenum 75 mcg 100% Chloride 72 mg 2% Potassium 80 mg 2% Nickel 5 mcg Tin 10 mcg Silicon 4 mg Vanadium 10 mcg Boron 60 mcg Ginseng Root Standardized Extract Panax ginseng 50 mg* Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Standardized Extract Ginkgo Biloba 60 mg* i also and getting ready to take "MICROFLORA" suppliments which have: bifidus, l.casei, and acidophilus.....

Answer: Taking too much calcium can cause kidney problem such as kidney stones, plus too many multivitamins may raise prostate cancer risk. If you eat a balance diet you wouldn't need all this