The common vitamins and supplements putting you at risk of stroke, brain and organ damage

SUPPLEMENTS can help to keep us healthy.

Vitamin A helps fight off infections, calcium is vital for bones and teeth, and fish oil supports the heart, lungs and blood vessels, for example.

But taking too much of any supplement can have serious consequences, experts warn.

Not only can overdosing cause nausea and vomiting, it’s also been linked to an increased risk of stroke and organ damage.