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To Supplement Or Not To Supplement?
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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When I was growing up, I never took vitamins. However, I also ate a much healthier diet than most kids eat today! The worst supplements are those that claim to cure or prevent certain diseases, yet can cause dangerous side effects and even death. Vitamin and mineral supplements can be safe if they are not consumed in excessive amounts, which has actually shown to increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. In fact, there are studies that have shown benefits from mild doses of vitamins and mineral supplements in healthy individuals. That said, many foods today are being enriched with vitamins and minerals, which increases the amount we are getting in our diet. Getting as much as we can from the food we eat is precisely why we always emphasize the importance of eating a “varied” diet!
Renee, BS, LD/N, ACSM
Nutrition Specialist
"If you had one car to get around in your lifetime, how would you treat it?"
Renee, BS, LD/N, ACSM
Nutrition Specialist
"If you had one car to get around in your lifetime, how would you treat it?"
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