Calcium/Mag/Zinc combo.

[Laurensmom]

My daughter is 6 and I have been giving her the following for tics/viral issues:

 

Calcium 333 mg

Magnesium 133 mg

Zinc 5mg

 

Also, how much B12 is recommended for a 40 pound girl? She takes a good multi from Puritan, but I'd like to add some B12 per Claire's suggestion.

 

Edited to add ~ I did find this, which is good:

 

What is the health risk of too much vitamin B12?

 

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences did not establish a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for this vitamin because Vitamin B12 has a very low potential for toxicity. The Institute of Medicine states that "no adverse effects have been associated with excess vitamin B12 intake from food and supplements in healthy individuals" [7]. In fact, the Institute recommends that adults over 50 years of age get most of their vitamin B12 from vitamin supplements or fortified food because of the high incidence of impaired absorption of B12 from animal foods in this age group [7].

 

However, B6 can be toxic and can cause lasting nerve damage in large amounts?

 

What is the health risk of too much vitamin B6 ?

 

Too much vitamin B6 can result in nerve damage to the arms and legs. This neuropathy is usually related to high intake of vitamin B6 from supplements, (28) and is reversible when supplementation is stopped. According to the Institute of Medicine, "Several reports show sensory neuropathy at doses lower than 500 mg per day" (12). As previously mentioned, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine has established an upper tolerable intake level (UL) for vitamin B6 of 100 mg per day for all adults (12). "As intake increases above the UL, the risk of adverse effects increases (12)."

 

Is there a way to OD in a sense on these vitamins? Additionally, I'd like to add more Zinc, but wasn't sure if I'd over do it?

 

Answered my own question here as well:

 

What is the health risk of too much zinc?

 

Zinc toxicity has been seen in both acute and chronic forms. Intakes of 150 to 450 mg of zinc per day have been associated with low copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, and reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins (the good cholesterol) (34). One case report cited severe nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes after the person ingested four grams of zinc gluconate (570 mg elemental zinc) (35). In 2001 the National Academy of Sciences established tolerable upper levels (UL), the highest intake associated with no adverse health effects, for zinc for infants, children, and adults (2). The ULs do not apply to individuals who are receiving zinc for medical treatment, but it is important for such individuals to be under the care of a medical doctor who will monitor for adverse health effects. The 2001 Upper Levels for infants, children and adults are (2):

 

As for how much people should have:

 

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/cc/zinc.html#signs

 

Thanks guys!

 

Also Chemar mentioned GABA, and the fact that some kids react. Can someone tell me more about what GABA accomplishes and what the side effects are?

 

Here's a handy website if any are interested:

 

http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/I...upplements.aspx

[Chemar]

here is a good info link for GABA

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/subs...5,10027,00.html

 

 

as to the Overdosing on supplements....that is a VERY real problem and that is why I always suggest working with a qualified physican to formulate a supplement program. Age and weight are very important factors to consider as are inherant metabolic levels unique to each individual and the issues of methylation etcetc

 

Always good to get a baseline test done to see just what is initially deficient or in excess and then work with the physician to supplement as needed.

 

I also believe in starting out at the minimum dose and then working up gradually as needed. We found with my son that he freqently responded very well to the minimum.