Side Effects of Vitamins, Amino Acids, Nutrition, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
January 2023
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TLDR Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
The document reviews various adverse effects associated with vitamins, amino acids, nutrition, and complementary and alternative medicine. It highlights musculoskeletal, mucocutaneous, electrolyte abnormalities, and bone adverse effects of vitamin A derivatives, including bone marrow necrosis and idiopathic intracranial hypertension from all-trans retinoic acid, and hair loss from isotretinoin. Niacin overdose was misdiagnosed as anaphylaxis, emphasizing the need for careful identification. Additionally, complementary and alternative medicine products caused unique adverse effects across multiple systems, such as drug-induced liver injury from curcumin and green tea, and allergic contact dermatitis from cinnamon.
