Why take supplements?

      In taking supplements, there is a lack of evidence that is either for or against the ability of multivitamins in preventing chronic diseases. The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the United States Primitive Service Task Force with others, found that there is no role for one-a-day supplements to prevent cancer or heart disease. There recommendation to prevent diseases as such is a well balanced diet.

      The studies were conducted one other supplements. The study of Calcium was prevent o raise the risk of a heart attack by 30%. In Vitamin B12, it is mainly from animal protein foods is the main source. The cholesterol is mainly taking from Fish Oil, but during the consumption of it, it raises the risk of prostate cancer. When taking Magnesium, constipation and diarrhea is present when taking the supplement but it helps with muscle cramps.
     The most recent study is being conducted on Vitamin E and Selenium. Vitamin E is showing that it lowers the risk of prostate cancer, but can develop more cancer risks then the placebos. Selenium is proven to develop diabetes.
    This article is very much eye opening, what else do we think that we are taking but in reality is completing that could be doing more damage then actually helping.

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/21/well/live/which-supplements-if-any-may-be-worth-your-money.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=sectionfront

Too Much Vitamin D Can Be Bad

      So since childhood most people have heard that not getting enough vitamin D can cause serious problems to ones health. Well now scientists are saying that too much vitamin D can actually have some serious risks as well, to include death. A study that has been going on for several years has actually proven that too much vitamin D can be deadly. A study using 247,574 Danes was done to study the levels of vitamin D in the bodies. During the seven years the study took place 16,645 patients have died. The connection between a high vitamin D rate and death rate is highly significant. 

     

       The study showed that a person's vitamin D level should be between 50 and 100 nanomol per liter. Patients over 100 actually showed a higher death rate cause from a stroke or a coronary. Too low of a level can also cause death. A good healthy level would be around 70 nanomol per liter. 

     

        This article is a good source of information considering many people take vitamin supplements. If people are aware of the possible harm these supplements might cause it could save many lives. Never did I hear that too much vitamin D could kill you so it is interesting how new research in different fields is showing results. The positive result for this research is that people will now be aware of a healthy level of vitamin D and possibly other vitamins in the future. 

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