Do you pop supplements like jelly beans? When it comes to the
vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly, you
might think you can’t get too much of a good thing—especially
when they’re wrapped in foil and taste like candy. But just like
wine spritzers and apple crumble, you can overdo it on
supplements. They’re complicated: More is not always better—and
more can sometimes be dangerous. Vitamins, mineral supplements
and even some herbs can interfere with each another, interact
with the medications your doctor prescribes and it’s even
possible to overdose on them. (We’re not talking about a scene
out of the movie “Pulp Fiction” here, but the effects can be
serious nonetheless.) Before you down another multivitamin full
of everything from A to Z, read on to find out which ones can
spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E. To support bone strength, stave off
osteoporosis and keep your muscles and joints working well, it’s
important to get enough calcium in your diet. And that’s where
most of it should come from: your