megadoses
Extremely large quantities
Megadoses are extremely large doses of a substance, typically vitamins or supplements, far exceeding the standard recommended amount.
The term often appears in alternative health contexts, where advocates claim therapeutic benefits: megadoses of vitamin C to fight colds.
Medical professionals generally caution against the practice, as megadoses can cause toxicity or side effects.
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- ascorbic acidEssential dietary nutrient
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
riboflavin · thiamine · biotin · folic acid · cobalamin · retinol · tocopherol · vitamin D
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- pillsOral medication units
- powdersFinely ground dry matter
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
daily intake · RDA · milligrams · grams · potency · concentrated · formulation · administration
Burden beyond capacity
- saturationState of complete permeation
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- overconsumptionExcessive use of resources
- overabundanceExcessive quantity beyond need
oversupply · overkill · overindulgence · immoderation · upper limit · adverse effects · risk · accumulation
- intravenousInto the vein
- IV dripGravity-fed fluid administration
- pharmacologicOf drug science
- alternative medicineNon-standard healing practices
holistic · naturopathy · cancer treatment · immune support · detoxification · anti-aging · wellness clinics · infusion
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- ascorbic acidEssential dietary nutrient
niacin · riboflavin · thiamine · biotin · folic acid · cobalamin · retinol · tocopherol · vitamin D · vitamin E
capsules
Encased doses of medicine
fortification · daily intake · RDA · milligrams · grams · potency · concentrated · formulation · administration · absorption
overload
Burden beyond capacity
- saturationState of complete permeation
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- overconsumptionExcessive use of resources
overabundance · oversupply · overkill · overindulgence · immoderation · upper limit · adverse effects · risk · accumulation · poisoning
Pauling
- intravenousInto the vein
- IV dripGravity-fed fluid administration
- pharmacologicOf drug science
alternative medicine · holistic · naturopathy · cancer treatment · immune support · detoxification · anti-aging · wellness clinics · infusion · integrative medicine