I was taking a multivitamin until my family doctor asked me why. They then recommended specific use only
Calcium for bone strength, I exercise instead. I should try harder to remember B12 as I'm way over 50.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/02/supplements-are-a-30-billion-racket-heres-what-experts-actually-recommend/
I've been trying to teach my parents about this, but ... they're pretty set in their ways. As far as B12 goes, some people (like me) have to be careful not to over-do it because it somehow affects my blood sugar (causes it to drop). Not really a huge problem as long as I remember to eat properly. There are some micronutrients that our westernized diets tend to be less good at providing, such as iodine, but again - in most cases it's extremely unlikely that we're gonna need a supplement.
ReplyDeleteYou know, the thing is, food that's high in nutrients is also yummy. Brightly coloured vegetables, for example.
I take one big dose a week of B12...when I remember:)
ReplyDeleteSupplements have helped me greatly resist colds and flu. I have no doubts. I am satisfied with the results.
ReplyDeleteHand sanitizer and flu shot has done it for me.
ReplyDeleteI would get a horrible and weeks- or months-long cold/flu each winter until I started taking C supplements in 1982. Almost every year since, none. At all. I added B12 in 2010 on the recommendation of a person age 88 who had taken B12 all her life (she’s now 95 and still in charge). I know anecdotal evidence isn’t the clincher, but I don’t pause from posts like this to sneeze or cough. I did all the time while keyboarding or any other activity prior to ‘82.
ReplyDeleteThere is zero evidence that Vitamin C, or any other supplements, prevent, or even lessen flu/cold or their symptoms.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you feel better, but that's probably not why
From the story: "Vitamin B12—if you’re over 50. At this age, you may no longer be able to adequately absorb the protein-bound form of vitamin B12 from food. A supplement can help make up the difference to get you to the recommended daily dose of 2.4 μg per day."
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is, I am very satisfied with the course of events, or results. They cost virtually nothing, and there have been no negative side effects. Whereas I have acknowledged the anecdotal nature of this, I suspect there may be benefits.
I do what I want! ;)
ReplyDeleteI want what I do!
ReplyDeleteI want Poutine.
ReplyDeleteI want an end to the Instant Gratification culture, and I WANT IT RIGHT NOW!
ReplyDeleteBrian Arbenz but poutine would do, eh?
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