Do you really need dietary supplements?
3 years, 7 months ago

Do you really need dietary supplements?

Live Mint  

If you're one of the millions of people who take a vitamin or other micronutrient supplement every day, you're not alone. Unfortunately, many companies sell supplements by falsely marketing them as “natural” and “healthy”, while the truth is majority of the supplements available in the market today are synthetic in nature. Foods provide many bioactive compounds and dietary fibre that typically aren’t found in supplements. It's not like if you're taking Vitamin D supplements, you should avoid sitting in the sun, or if you're taking Vitamin B-12, you should avoid soil-based food items—because that's where the majority of the natural vitamins come from. So, why do so many people take supplements if the health advantages for the average, healthy individual are small or nonexistent?

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Do you really need Vitamin supplements or is your diet enough?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Do you really need Vitamin supplements or is your diet enough?

India Today  

You may have had friends telling you how daily vitamins help them feel healthier and more energetic. Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiency How can you tell if your body is missing necessary vitamins? Yet, symptoms may indicate a deficiency in specific nutrients: Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Lack of energy, memory loss, tingling in hands and feet Vitamin D Deficiency: Weakened bones, muscle …

Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate

Salon  

The amount of supplements offered in local pharmacies and supermarkets is often enough to grant them their own aisle, full of brightly-colored bottles of all shapes and sizes promoting the wellness of hair and nails, the heart, sleep or bones. “But so often the difference between the men versus women’s is the color of the bottle and not what is …

Health Tip: Here's How You Can Fulfil Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D Deficiency? | Health Live
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Health Tip: Here's How You Can Fulfil Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D Deficiency? | Health Live

ABP News  

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that can be synthesized in the body when exposed to sunlight or absorbed from dietary sources. Vitamin B12 is essential for various health aspects, such as maintaining a healthy nervous system, producing red blood cells, and building the genetic material of our cells. To address vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiencies, a combination of …

Health Tip: Multivitamins Are Crucial For Body's Functioning, But Are There Any Cons To It's Intake?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Health Tip: Multivitamins Are Crucial For Body's Functioning, But Are There Any Cons To It's Intake?

ABP News  

Taking multivitamins is a common practice for many individuals seeking to ensure they get all essential nutrients, especially when dietary intake might be insufficient. The benefits of multivitamins include filling nutritional gaps, boosting overall health, and supporting immune function, especially in populations at risk of deficiencies such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with restricted diets. Over-reliance on multivitamins …

Are Multivitamins Required If You Do Not Have A Vitamin Deficiency, See What Experts Say
1 year, 8 months ago

Are Multivitamins Required If You Do Not Have A Vitamin Deficiency, See What Experts Say

ABP News  

New Delhi: In India's vast dietary landscape, the need for multivitamin supplements is a topic of debate. In this regard, Dr. Rahul Tambe, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai said, "First let’s understand the difference between the need for specific supplements and multivitamins. Complications Of Taking Multivitamins Without A Vitamin Deficiency: Taking multivitamins without a specific …

Most US adults and a third of children use dietary supplements, survey finds
1 year, 11 months ago

Most US adults and a third of children use dietary supplements, survey finds

CNN  

CNN — Most American adults and more than a third of children use dietary supplements, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and those numbers have remained steady or been on the rise. The new research found some demographic consistencies: Women used dietary supplements more than men, and the more education or money …

5 must-have supplements for millennials
2 years, 4 months ago

5 must-have supplements for millennials

India TV News  

5 must-have supplements for millennials One can no longer rely on a few foods to meet all of our nutritional needs. Here's a list by Akash Bedi, Swisse India Business Head and Chief Strategy to help us navigate the space: Multivitamins Multivitamins are supplements that contain essential vitamins and minerals that the body requires to function properly. Biotin supports the …

Why Are Supplements Needed And What’s Lacking In Your Diet?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Are Supplements Needed And What’s Lacking In Your Diet?

News 18  

No matter what your goal is when taking supplements, one thing is certain: They aren’t a replacement for a nutrient-dense, healthy diet. Before getting into the reasons why you should consider taking supplements, let’s also look into some scenarios where you don’t have to consume supplements in your daily diet. You are consistent in your workout sessions You have little …

When should we start taking supplements?
2 years, 6 months ago

When should we start taking supplements?

Hindustan Times  

Using supplements in today’s hectic lifestyle is on top of most people’s minds and while many start taking supplements after the age of 35 to regain strength, one needs to understand that the amount and type of supplements is directly proportional to the food habits and nutrition levels. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Rutu Dhodapkar of Dietetics Team at …

Is too much of Vitamin D harming your body and what should you keep in mind while taking supplements. Experts answer
2 years, 8 months ago

Is too much of Vitamin D harming your body and what should you keep in mind while taking supplements. Experts answer

Hindustan Times  

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem, especially in urban setups, because we don't get the adequate sunlight required by our bodies. Is too much of Vitamin D harming your body and what should you keep in mind while taking supplements. Talking about the harmful effects of taking the supplement regularly while ignoring prescribed dosages, Priyanka wrote, "Too much Vitamin …

Do you take Vitamin D Supplements? Keep These Pointers in Mind
3 years, 2 months ago

Do you take Vitamin D Supplements? Keep These Pointers in Mind

News 18  

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is essential for supporting our overall health. Vitamin D toxicity, also known as hypervitaminosis D, is a rare condition in which the body’s vitamin D levels become abnormally high. This is usually caused by taking too many vitamin D supplements, rather than getting enough sun or eating vitamin D-rich foods. However, too …

Do you even need vitamin and mineral supplements?
5 years, 4 months ago

Do you even need vitamin and mineral supplements?

Firstpost  

Should you, or shouldn’t you pop that vitamin pill, drink that vitamin water, and take the iron and calcium supplements? So should you, or shouldn’t you pop that vitamin pill, drink that vitamin water, and take the iron and calcium supplements? Read on for clarity: Vitamin A Food sources: Animal products like whole milk, meats, fish liver oils and egg …

Dietary supplements could be doing more harm than good, study suggests
5 years, 8 months ago

Dietary supplements could be doing more harm than good, study suggests

The Independent  

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Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, study finds
6 years, 5 months ago

Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, study finds

CNN  

London CNN — Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone mineral density or prevent fractures or falls in adults, finds a large study that advises health professionals to stop recommending the supplements to most patients. “Our meta-analysis finds that vitamin D does not prevent fractures, falls or improve bone mineral density, whether at high or low dose,” lead author Dr. …

Should You Take A Vitamin Every Day?
6 years, 11 months ago

Should You Take A Vitamin Every Day?

Huff Post  

Chalabala via Getty Images We talked to experts to help you navigate the world of vitamins. Vitamins vs. supplements R9_RoNaLdO via Getty Images It’s important to understand the difference between vitamins and vitamin supplements. Amy Gorin, a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area, said vitamins — along with minerals and other …

Is Taking Vitamins Ever Useful?
8 years ago

Is Taking Vitamins Ever Useful?

Huff Post  

For SELF, by Korin Miller. Women are encouraged to take prenatal vitamins when they’re pregnant, and that recommendation extends to breastfeeding moms — with good reason, Rebekah L., Huppert, R.N., I.B.C.L.C., a lactation consultant at the Mayo Clinic, tells SELF. “Most of the vitamins and minerals we need are in food, and a healthy diet will likely get you close, …

Vitamin D supplements don’t prevent disease, study says
8 years, 4 months ago

Vitamin D supplements don’t prevent disease, study says

CNN  

Story highlights A new study has found that vitamin D supplements are not beneficial to everyone But supplements may be beneficial to those at high risk of falls and fractures CNN — Vitamin D supplements do not help prevent disease for the majority of people, according to a new study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal. “We conclude that …

Dietary supplements: Americans taking fewer multivitamins, more vitamin D, Omega-3
8 years, 5 months ago

Dietary supplements: Americans taking fewer multivitamins, more vitamin D, Omega-3

CNN  

Story highlights About 52% of Americans take dietary supplements Research over the past decade has showed that many don't help health CNN — The majority of American adults use dietary supplements. The National Institutes of Health has spent $250 million to $300 million to study the health effects of supplements, and “most of the larger NIH-supported clinical trials of DS …

Using supplements? You need to keep these things in mind
8 years, 10 months ago

Using supplements? You need to keep these things in mind

ABC  

It might be echinacea for a cold, fish oil for your heart, or St John's Wort for your mood. Key points: Supplements have been linked to at least six Australian organ transplants since 2011 Manufacturers don't have to prove they work before they go on the market Very little solid evidence that they work and some evidence they do more …

Are vitamin supplements a waste of money?
9 years, 3 months ago

Are vitamin supplements a waste of money?

The Independent  

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Vitamin pills are a waste of money, offer no health benefits and could be harmful - study
11 years, 3 months ago

Vitamin pills are a waste of money, offer no health benefits and could be harmful - study

The Independent  

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