> This is what I have read also. but...... Does the excess of one, cause
> blocking of the others or specific others, causing a B vitamin
> deficiency???? OR will the body "throw out" the excess and use what
> "it" requires at the time. Seems to me I would have caused a vitamin
> deficiency in myself by now had I thrown myself out of whack. Is not
> any water soluble nutrient in excess if it is not needed....... I need
> to check this out. It's been a while........
> Oliva (back to lurk)
Every individual is different. During my research (admittedly limited) into
vitamins and minerals, I ran across several sources that indicated that
excess or deficiency of one or more B vitamins can cause absorption problems
in the assimilation and metabolism of members of the B vitamin complex. I
suspect that the excess or deficiency would have to be moderate to severe
for more than a very brief period. But again, every person is different.
That's why I wanted to stress the importance of eating a varied diet--to
ensure the widest possible exposure to vital nutrients.
Troy G.