Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Asked 7 months ago

Can taking too many vitamins cause weight gain?

Daily, I take several vitamin supplements, believing they're all good for my health. My mother warned me not to overdo it, saying even vitamins can have side effects. Could taking too many vitamins actually lead to weight gain?

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Arre, if vitamins caused weight gain, I would be slim by now because I always forget to take them! Jokes apart, vitamins themselves don't have calories to make you fat. But some multi-vitamin gummies have sugar, and some vitamins can increase your appetite, making you eat more than usual.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I started a high-dose multivitamin pack last month and I swear my weight has gone up by two kilos since then. Is anyone else experiencing this or is it just water weight? I am really worried that these tablets are messing with my metabolism.

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Vitamins have zero calories, so they can't cause fat gain. If you are gaining weight, it's because of a surplus in your daily calorie intake, not your multivitamin pills. Track your daily food, keep up with your workouts, and don't stress about the vitamins.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan, this is actually a common doubt, but vitamins se weight gain nahi hota na. It's just that when your body finally gets the missing nutrients, you start feeling healthier and your appetite might open up a bit. Just keep eating healthy home-cooked meals and you'll be absolutely fine.

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Smita Patel Smita Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

As a strict vegetarian, I monitor my B12 and D3 intake very closely. Vitamins don't contain fats or carbs, so they can't directly cause weight gain. However, correcting a vitamin deficiency often restores your metabolism and appetite, which might lead to eating more if you aren't careful with your food portions.

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