I have read that because of poor quality of food and air these days we are better off taking vitamin and food supplements. How do you chose what to take, how do you know how they react with each other or cancel each other out, etc. It seems like a minefield - and I expect taking too many supplements is worse than taking none.
2006-08-17 02:00:08 · 13 answers · asked by sheila 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
There are so many good answers here for me to follow up, thank you all for your advice.
I am fairly healthy, but get run-down every so often and feel my body is lacking something, I'm catching colds etc much more frequently than ever before.
2006-08-18 21:27:03 · update #1
In 1993 a research team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, reported the results of a 13-year study on 10,758 Americans which failed to find any mortality benefits from vitamin and mineral supplements. The study found that even though supplement users smoke and drink less than non-users, eat more fruits and vegetables than non-users, and are more affluent than non-users, they didn't live any longer than non-users. The study also found no benefit from taking vitamin and mineral supplements for smokers, heavy drinkers, or those which chronic diseases. In May 2006, a committee of physicians impaneled by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that little information exists as to whether people should take supplements. The previous March the NIH noted that research suggests that vitamins and other supplements may do more harm than good, and that antioxidants are of little use.
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2006-08-17 11:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by JustMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be wary of any website that promotes certain supplements with their own brand name.
Adelle Davis is a nutritionist who was far ahead of her time. Many of her assertions that were once dismissed have recently been validated. Try googling her; I also highly recommend one of her books, "Let's Eat Right to Keep Fit." She points out - among other things - that the Minimum Daily Requirement or Recommended Daily Allowance is merely the minimum amount to prevent disease...not the amount to promote maximum glowing health. She makes very specific recommendations with plenty of rationale.
2006-08-17 16:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop Aging Now - Jean Carper
Food - Your Miracle Medicine - Jean Carper
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine - Murray & Pizzorno
Jean Carper has a good website. Supplements are helpful but should not replace good eating habits
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2006-08-18 22:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by hitchboy20002000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-08-18 18:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by Hunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-19 11:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-08-17 10:53:37 · answer #8 · answered by Adam H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant beat a variety of foods to get all you need in vitamins/minerals.....as your body doesnt always absorb the suppliments you take.......if you do have to take them take them at night so your body can do the most good with them :)
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2006-08-17 17:38:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋