Vitamin supplements, do they really work?

Question

Or are they just a placebo, i was highly recommended by a friend in work to take Spirulina for overall well being. I've been on them now for a few months and i honestly don't think I feel any different

Answer 1

Yes they do. I have taken quite a lot of Vitamin supplements for about 35yrs and now at 75 I am
'Fit as a Butcher's Dog'!
But they are a long term investment not a quick fix.
People say "Eat a balanced diet and you don't near supplements etc"......
Trouble is your metabolism declines with age and you just don't get the full benefit of the grub you eat. TAKE VITAMINS YAHOOERS!!!

Answer 2

Vitamin supplements, in general, are helpful. Some effects people 'see' tend to be from the basic ones, like a multiple vitamin; after a couple of months on those, one may noticed inproved hair and nail growth, less anxiety, and/or a boosted immune system.

Some more obscure supplements can boost other aspects of one's health ... and are more effective for some people than for others (for example, because some people may be missing the nutrient and their bodies may respond with noticeable results, while other people's diets may have included enough stuff that they never noticed a problem --- think of a person who doesn't eat much with iron vs a person who does and put both on the iron-rich multi; the woman who has missed out on iron may have had mild anemia and may find she feels stronger once she has the multi).

I think spirulina is one of the 'supergreen energy foods,' yes? So it's typically used as an energy booster. Are you consuming at a time of day when you would normally have experienced an energy slump? The ability of it to 'seem' helpful may be more day-to-day --- or may be about endurance over time. Maybe your friend used it and it filled a real void; perhaps for you, this isn't an issue. Example here: I have thyroid and adrenal hormone deficiencies and need something to help my body produce enough of those hormones; a friend of mine doesn't, as she's got a different metabolism and would likely be irritable as a result of their stimulation.

I hope this helps! Best wishes finding things which truly help YOU.

Answer 3

If you're not getting the proper nutrients in your diet (and most of us don't) then supplements can help a lot. For example, I was depressed. I found that taking 5-HTP, omega 3 (fish oil), vitamin B complex, eating healthy, and doing lots of exercises helped tremendously. Depending on your condition, yes... supplements can help a lot. I am also diabetic and have found about a half dozen supplements that, combined with a good diet and exercise routine, help keep my blood sugar down without insulin. Many modern diseases are simply a result of the body not getting what it needs. So, supplements can be a good thing.

Answer 4

vitamin supplements work in the sense that they provide your body with the necessary vitamins. i try to get by most of my vitamins from my food anyway but there are some i can't get from food as i am vegetarian so i supplement. now spirulina is an algae and for an algae it is quite pricy. it is used as a supplement for energy and i know quite a few vegetarians who take it. i don't simply because i think the thing is just too expensive for what it is. it grows in the wild and shouldn't cost as much. but do supplement where you can't get your vitamins and minerals from food.

Answer 5

I also highly recommend Spirulina. It protects the immune system, lowers cholesterol & increases mineral absorption. All of these are things you would not necessarily "feel" happening in your body. It also helps cleanse & heal, while curbing the appetite.
Have you noticed a weight loss, or less moodiness/tired? It also helps stabilize blood glucose, so there is a more consistant energy.
I would suggest you try another brand, or go off it altogether. Pay attention & see if you notice anything.