Question 1

should kids take vitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

No: A balanced diet will take care of vitamin requirements. Vitamin supplements would be a waste of money.

Question 2

can you overdose on vitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Certain vitamins, particularly the fat soluble ones, a, d, e, and k can reach toxic levels if you take too much. The other vitamins can cause other health problems, such as increasing risk for cancer, if taken in very high doses.

Question 3

how effective are daily vitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: If you don't have a deficiency, supplements offer no benefit and according to some recent studies may actually cause harm. See september 2012 issue of consumer reports article on the dangers of taking vitamin supplements.  The only way to know if you have a deficiency is to be tested for it. See your doctor to discuss test options.

Question 4

do vitamin supplements make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamins have no significant calorie content so a contribution to weight gain would not be a direct effect. Some supplements may trigger your appetite and have a secondary effect on your eating habits, thus contributing to weight gain.

Question 5

what are some good vitamin supplements to take?

Accepted Answer

None: If you don't have a deficiency, supplements offer no benefit and according to some recent studies may actually cause harm. See september 2012 issue of consumer reports article on the dangers of taking vitamin supplements.  The only way to know if you have a deficiency is to be tested for it. See your doctor to discuss test options.

Question 6

which type of vitamin supplements should i take?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Recommendations differ depending on your health status, gender, age, and goals, etc. You have shared nothing about your diet, goals, or current status.  So, your best bet would be to consult a physician skilled in nutrition and integrative medicine.  You can find one through american board of integrative holistic medicine:  http://www.Abihm.Org/   at the very least, most need a good multivitamin.

Question 7

aren't too many vitamin supplements bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Too much of a vitamin may be toxic to the liver and nervous system (peripheral). Always take vitamin supplements under the direction of a physician who will give the right guidance.

Question 8

want to know do vitamin supplements actually work?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin deficiency: Eating a diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of any vitamin deficiency. Poor diet, repetitive diet, and disease can create vitamin deficiency. Multivitamin is an insurance policy for most and may help prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Question 9

which vitamin supplements should a young woman take?

Accepted Answer

YOUR DIET: If your diet is adequate and reasonable, why would you need vitamines? Look up "mediterranean diet" as an example of healthy eating.

Question 10

is it actually necessary to take vitamin supplements?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Vitamins by definition are vital elements of our bodies building blocks that we do not make.We can extract many from dietary intake and others as supplements. Those following a well balanced and diverse diet need fewer supplements than those on a narrow or restricted diet. In the us it is hard to find foods that don't have various vitamin fortifiers added. We usually eliminate any excess daily.

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