Supraphysiological dosages of vitamins and their implications in man.
Some recent evidence on the benefits and hazards of elevated dosages of vitamins is summarized. Special emphasis is given on the safety of vitamins A, D, K1 and B6. Furthermore, the possibly beneficial effects of vitamins for athletic performance as well as the preventive potential of antioxidative vitamins and of carotenoids against cancer are discussed.
Walter
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Department of Biochemistry, University of Basel, Switzerland.
D000328:Adult; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D013178:Sports Medicine; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D014815:Vitamins