Just thought I'd share my thoughts on the vitamin phenomenon. I happen to know that there are thousands of preparations for sale from shops dubbed vitamin and/or mineral supplements. Which I think are a comprehensive rip off.
Vitamins are components needed by the human body, which it cannot make itself. You have two categories: those that are soluble in fat (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), and the ones that are soluble in water (vitamins B and C). If you don't take enough of any of them, you develop quite serious health problems.
A healthy diet and being outdoor for a period of time each day should ensure that you have adequate intake of all vitamins. The same applies to minerals.
Vitamins, in my personal opinion, should only be taken if a clinical deficiency exists, which leads to diagnosable health problems. The doctor can then prescribe or suggest a treatment course.
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You are so right! People can overdose on vitamins and damage their liver, or kidneys. They don't realize it. All of the Doc's I've talked to have always just recommended taking ONE multivitamin.
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Pam
I quite agree with this. Americans are the worst. Love to eat all the inappropriate foods and then douse down the vitamins to make up for it; all in the name of good health. Have a good one! Chris
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