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Until recently most nutritionists would have said that it is
unnecessary to take supplements as you can get all the
vitamins and minerals you need from a healthy diet. But now
many experts are eating their words. New studies show that
we can benefit from extra helpings of certain nutrients. You
do not need a fistful of pills in fact mega dosing can be
dangerous. And you still must eat right that means
maintaining a healthy diet featuring vegetables, fruits,
lean proteins, dairy and enough fiber. Given out faulty food
habits one multi vitamin and one multi mineral tablet a day
with the regular dietary requirements may be beneficial. A
daily pill can plug a few nutrient gaps, and it may help u
live longer. But always be cautious of overdose. Now the
question is that how should one choose from the multitudes
of multi vitamin and multi mineral tablets available in the
market. The answer to this question is that one should
always skip products marketed for stress, heath health or
other special conditions as they are more expensive and the
extra ingredients are of questionable benefit.
One should always go for a brand that packs no more than
hundred percent of Recommendation Daily Allowance from the
national council for medical research as some may contain a
dangerous amount of certain nutrients. The ladies on post
menopausal should choose a tablet with little or no iron. As
overload of this mineral can lead to heart problems. She
should opt for a tablet with calcium supplement of one gram
per day. This will prevent osteoporosis. One should not get
attracted to a brand because of its high price as the
regular brands can provide the same benefits as fancy label
pills. But one should always be careful of the overdose as
it can be toxic for the body. The vitamin D plays a key role
in growing strong bones and keeping them healthy by
facilitating the absorption of calcium. Of late vitamin D is
also gaining attention for helping to head off other medical
problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, colon,
breast and ovarian cancers. Experts believe that there is
nothing else you can take that has this ability to prevent
cancer. There is no such specified dietary recommendation
for vitamin D as it was believed that we get enough of it
from sun exposure. However experts now advise that adults
should consume about one thousand international units of
vitamin D either from food or from pills. Supplements
generally contain four hundred international units per
tablet. Over dosage is toxin for both adults and children.
Toxicity can lead to constipation, back ace and high
cholesterol. Increase in calcium levels may lead to
hypertension and heart problems.
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