Can you OD on vits/mins

Nutrition
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Hi @Dan_Huel

Is it possible to ‘overdose’, or have too many vitamins and minerals if you’re drinking Huel regularly?

I know that Huel already contains over the RDA for vits/mins, sometimes significantly. So if I’m having 4 scoops a day, possible a couple of Complete Protein as well, do I run the risk of getting too much of these and suffering adverse effects as a result?

Also, have you done any working looking into how using Huel regularly compares to taking something like the Heights smart supplement?

BW
John

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Don’t worry you’re okay with the amount you’re consuming John! Huel is nutritional complete at 2000kcal.

4 scoops = 800kcal and Huel Complete Protein is a snack.

Heights, as you said, is a supplement and it’s also a multivitamin so it’s not the same as Huel which is a food. If you’re consuming a varied balanced diet I wouldn’t say there is any need for a supplement.

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Cheers Dan

Is there a ‘go to’ database you as nutritionists use for the vits/mins etc breakdown of foods? My Huel journey and research has led me to really consider the micronutrients of my foods and it’d be great to know a central repository to refer back to.

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We use Nutritics, but that’s a paid database. Cronometer is quite good and free. You could also use the US government food database.

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My concern has been similar however too much Huel and weight gain begins. Too little and weight loss begins.

So to that end I think your worries are overstated.

I am Histamine intolerant and Huel keeps me alive with all the stuff outside of Huel trying to kill me. Couldn’t ask for more.

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Thanks :slight_smile:

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