New Delhi, June 19 -- India's supplement shelves are brimming with promise, yet more pills do not always mean better health. Excessive doses of certain nutrients - especially fat-soluble vitamins that linger in tissues - can tip the body from optimal to toxic. Understanding where "enough" ends and "too much" begins is essential for anyone reaching for a capsule.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Karan Khurana, Founder of WishNew Wellness, shared, "Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) accumulate in the body and can cause liver damage, kidney stones, bleeding disorders or bone loss when taken in megadoses. Water-soluble vitamins are usually excreted, yet chronic excess of B6 or niacin can still trigger neuropathy or flushing. Indian hospi...