Side Effects - Vitamins, NutrientsGlucosamine/Chondroitin Glucosamine/Chondroitin Side Effects Chromium Chromium Side EffectsIn supplemental amounts (typically 50–300 mcg per day), chromium has not been found to cause toxicity in humans. While there are a few reports of people developing medical problems while taking chromium, a cause-effect relationship was not proven. One study suggested that chromium in very high concentrations [...] Conjugated Linoleic Acid Conjugated Linoleic Acid Side EffectsOverweight volunteers who took 4.5 grams of CLA per day for one year had an increase in their blood levels of lipoprotein(a), a risk factor for heart disease. In a double-blind study of human volunteers, supplementation with 4.2 grams per day of a mixture of cis-9,trans-11 CLA [...] Coconut Oil Coconut Oil Side EffectsSerious allergic reactions to coconut or coconut oil have been reported but are considered rare. People using large amounts of coconut oil in their diet should have their blood cholesterol levels checked regularly. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with coconut [...] Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil (EPA & DHA) Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil (EPA & DHA) Side EffectsWhile those with heart disease and diabetes have often been reported to benefit from supplementation with fish oil, both groups should check with their doctor before taking more than 3 grams of fish oil per day for several months. Elevations [...] Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 Side EffectsCongestive heart failure patients who are taking CoQ10 should not discontinue taking CoQ10 supplements unless under the supervision of a doctor. An isolated test tube study reported that the anticancer effect of a certain cholesterol-lowering drug was blocked by addition of CoQ10. So [...] Colloidal Silver Colloidal Silver Side EffectsWhen taken in low amounts (e.g., 50 mcg daily), the body appears able to efficiently excrete silver. However, any silver the body is unable to excrete accumulates in body tissues and can result in argyria the depositing of silver in the internal organs, [...] Copper Copper Side EffectsThe level at which copper causes problems is unclear. But in combination with zinc, up to 3 mg per day is considered safe. People drinking tap water from new copper pipes should consult their doctor before supplementing, since they might be getting enough (or even too [...] Creatine Monohydrate Creatine Monohydrate Side EffectsLittle is known about long-term side effects of creatine, but no consistent toxicity has been reported in studies of creatine supplementation. In a study of side effects of creatine, diarrhea was the most commonly reported adverse effect of creatine supplementation, followed by [...] Turmeric Turmeric Side EffectsUsed in the recommended amounts, turmeric is generally safe. It has been used in large quantities as a condiment with no adverse reactions. Some herbal books recommend not taking high amounts of turmeric during pregnancy as it may cause uterine contractions and people with [...] More: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 | Page 7 | Page 8 | Page 9 | Page 10 | Page 11 | Page 12 | Page 13 | Page 14 | Page 15 | Page 16 | Page 17 | |