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7. Copper
Copper toxicity is a condition that’s increasingly common in this day and age, due to the widespread occurrence of copper in our food, and hot water pipes, along with the common nutritional deficiencies in zinc, manganese and other trace minerals that keep copper levels from getting too high. Common toxic symptoms are acne, hair loss, anorexia, migraines, anxiety, and depression.
8. Vitamin K
Vitamin K is known as the clotting vitamin. While quite safe, those prone to blood clots and on frequently prescribed blood-thinning medications need to proceed with caution for obvious reasons.
9. White Willow Bark
This botanical medicine is commonly used in over-the-counter pain relieving supplement formulas. Common stomach relief products (Pepto-Bismol, Maalox, etc.) contain Bismuth subsalicylates and are used to treat symptoms of diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, acid indigestion, and treat ulcers. They shouldn’t be taken with white willow bark due to an increased risk of salicylate toxicity. Salicylate poisoning can cause vomiting, tinnitus, confusion, and possible multiple organ failure.
10. Iron
A commonly deficient mineral, too much iron can actually increase ‘rusting’ or oxidative mechanisms in the body, which can lead to early aging of tissues. Men should generally avoid iron, unless low iron levels have been detected through a simple blood test. Too-high levels can manifest as joint pain, and failure to heal. And high iron levels will increase the risk of some cancers.
Nutrients are an extremely important factor when striving to achieve optimal health. Evidently, blind supplementation may not only be wasteful, but also downright dangerous. Before you begin a supplement plan, be sure you’re properly tested to establish an optimal treatment plan. Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are the leading experts in the testing and monitoring of nutritional levels. For more info, visit The Dempster Clinic.
