vitamins, studies
2006-09-30 12:53:19 · 6 answers · asked by couragetostand 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Although I don't know of any I think that it would not work. Vitamins are chemical compounds that play important roles in the bodies biochemistry but they don't give you much energy or protein. The body needs readily available energy from sugars, carbohydrates. Energy can also be produced by metabolism of fats and oils. The body also needs protein to replenish proteins in the body. Vitamins also don't normally include minerals such as iron, zinc, sodium, calcium, manganeese and magnesium. Even if you had multivitimans with minerals you would still need energy and proteins. Your body also needs some bulk to your food for continuing health of the digestive system.
2006-09-30 13:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Theodore G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt very much if there have been any such studies. First, they would be unethical, as no-one can survive on vitamins alone. The esssential requirement for nutrition is calories, and most vitamins do not supply many calories. Plus, without protein and fats, real heath problem occur.
2006-09-30 19:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For vitamines D, E, K and A you need fat to get them into the blood stream (for others you need water). So you can't live only on vitamines!
2006-10-01 07:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by dragonfly140 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering the fact that people have been in a coma for months and months and have only been provided with glucose and vitamins through a drip, i would say, certainly, -yes.
2006-09-30 20:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ron~N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The studies have always failed since the people participating died!
2006-09-30 20:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by JMed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Onra's answer is bogus. They give you more than that when you're in a coma. They give you formula, similar to a baby's.
2006-09-30 23:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by dirtypinkshoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋