Doctor Suggests Don't Just Choose Vitamins For Immunity There Can Be Symptoms Of Other Diseases

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TANGERANG - Clinical nutrition specialist at Sari Asih Hospital, Karawaci, Dr. Retno Kuntarti SpGK, reminded the public that taking vitamins without the right dose can actually lead to new medical complaints. Retno said that vitamins consist of two types, namely water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins will be excreted through the kidneys, and fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the liver for a longer time. occurrence of toxicity," said Retno in her statement at the Karawaci Hospital Tangerang, Banten, Friday, March 11. She added that taking certain vitamins in excessive doses would cause symptoms of toxicity or various disorders. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, some people seem to be competing buy vitamins in bulk. These vitamins are consumed as an effort to increase the body's immunity in order to prevent the disease it causes. Retno Kuntarti recommends that people increase their immunity by consuming vitamins A, C, D and E in the form of multivitamins, not in single doses. Nutrients are then added from food sources of nutrients that contain these vitamins. "It's best if you just need it and prioritize those that come from food sources," he said, quoted by Antara.