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JON A MEYER wrote: > > A friend of my wife has told her that people with certain diseases such > as MS and PD etc. need more vitamins than normal. Jon, It's entirely possible that PWP may need some extra vitamins and/or minerals. But this should NOT be done without discussing it with a physician who is familiar with any and all diagnoses, and all medications currently used. > 1. Is there a point where you can take too many and they become toxic? > Absolutely--for instance, vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which can be stored in the liver and can build to toxic levels. > 2. Can they cause your energy level to drop? Yes--some minerals taken in excess can lead to weakness and/or fatigue. > > 3. How much is too much? Depends entirely on the nutrient in question, the individual, and the diagnoses/medications in question. > > 4. Can they cause a reaction to rx drugs? MOST DEFINITELY!!! I can't emphasize this too strongly. Please discuss any supplements with a physician or a registered dietitian to be sure the supplement is safe for you. Best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.