As the popular phrase goes, “everything in moderation.” But when you decide not to heed caution and take a little too much, bad things happen. When you consume too much of something you’re only meant to consume in small amounts, it can impact your brain and body. In moderation, it’s safe. But if you overdose on these things, here are a few shocking things that can happen to you.
Eating too much fiber makes you constipated
The whole point of fiber is to help your bowel movements become more regular. But here’s the catch: you’ll be blocked up if you don’t eat any fiber, and if you overeat fiber, the same thing happens! If you eat a lot of high-fiber foods but also take fiber supplements, you’re probably overdoing it and will end up obstructing your bowels. If you have too much fiber, it can cause constipation, cramps, bloating, and even a mass called a phytobezoar, which requires surgery to remove if you take too much fiber in a short amount of time.
Eating colloidal silver turns you into a Smurf
Ok, well, maybe it won’t literally turn you into a Smurf, but this liquid form of silver will turn your skin blue — permanently. Some folks seem to think that this substance is a miracle cure for various ailments, including allergies and sinusitis, but unless you want to look like an extraterrestrial being, it’s really not worth it. In fact, there’s no proof that colloidal silver can fix any illness or condition. In fact, metals can be toxic when ingested in large amounts.
Drinking an excess of soy milk can cause lactation
Soy is a controversial ingredient, and the main reason behind that is due to belief that it will impact estrogen levels in your body. While having a little bit of soy every day is in no way bad for you, consuming an insanely excessive amount can lead to bizarre things. In one strange case, a middle-aged man grew breasts and began to lactate. The cause was discovered to be too much soy milk. He drank a staggering three quarts of soy milk, or 12 cups, daily!
Too much Beta Carotene turns you into an Oompa Loompa
Just like how a lot of colloidal silver can turn you blue, eating too many carrots can turn you orange! While carrot consumption is fantastic for your eyes, eating too many carrots or drinking too much carrot juice with reckless abandon can cause some issues. It can look like a fake tan gone wrong. Several years ago, kids in the UK started turning orange when they drank too much Sunny D. Luckily, if you stop consuming in large amounts, that orange hue should disappear over time.
