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“I don’t want to disparage people who take multivitamins — it’s their choice as a consumer,” Dr. Neuhouser said. “What we’re presenting is the science showing it’s neither beneficial nor harmful. If they want to choose to spend their dollars elsewhere this might be a good place to do so. Perhaps they can buy more fruits and vegetables.”
I am kind of disappointed after reading this article. I've been taking multivitamin women's formula for a little over a year. I did notice that my energy level went up and my unhealthy food craving almost eliminated completely.
Studies after studies have shown that many chronic illnesses are caused by Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies. I have to say that the article above disappointed me.
“I don’t want to disparage people who take multivitamins — it’s their choice as a consumer,” Dr. Neuhouser said. “What we’re presenting is the science showing it’s neither beneficial nor harmful. If they want to choose to spend their dollars elsewhere this might be a good place to do so. Perhaps they can buy more fruits and vegetables.”
I am kind of disappointed after reading this article. I've been taking multivitamin women's formula for a little over a year. I did notice that my energy level went up and my unhealthy food craving almost eliminated completely.
Studies after studies have shown that many chronic illnesses are caused by Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies. I have to say that the article above disappointed me.
What is your opinion on multivitamin supplement?
I stopped taking a multi-vitamin about a year ago, and started gaining weight. I have been taking them again, and have lost 14 pounds in 9 weeks. I used to crave junk food at night, it was almost impossible not to give in to my sweet tooth. I often would eat right before bed as well. I have heard studies for both sides of the argument on this one. We've been told since we were kids to make sure we get our vitamins and minerals, and I find it hard to believe that a multi-vitamin has no benefits. I make sure I take the ones in capsules, so that they can be absorbed quickly. I think maybe the bigger pills that are supposed to desolve, might not get absorbed the same. All I know is that I'm going to keep taking it. I think just taking on a daily basis, gives me a psychological boost, knowing I'm doing what I think is right to stay healthy whether it actually works or not.
I stopped taking a multi-vitamin about a year ago, and started gaining weight. I have been taking them again, and have lost 14 pounds in 9 weeks. I used to crave junk food at night, it was almost impossible not to give in to my sweet tooth. I often would eat right before bed as well. I have heard studies for both sides of the argument on this one. We've been told since we were kids to make sure we get our vitamins and minerals, and I find it hard to believe that a multi-vitamin has no benefits. I make sure I take the ones in capsules, so that they can be absorbed quickly. I think maybe the bigger pills that are supposed to desolve, might not get absorbed the same. All I know is that I'm going to keep taking it. I think just taking on a daily basis, gives me a psychological boost, knowing I'm doing what I think is right to stay healthy whether it actually works or not.
I agree with the bolded. I used to crave junk food especially in the afternoon. After taking multivitamin women's formula, I no longer have those cravings.
Taking a multivitamin has never been advocated as a replacement for a well-balanced diet, proper exercise, and adequate rest. There are far more studies that support this, and support the notion that multivitamins when taken to supplement, are good for your health. Even doctors recommend a multivitamin. The quality of the vitamins varies however, as some don't contain the level of nutrients they advertise. Really important to select the right ones.
Other factors weigh in as well: genetic predisposition to certain diseases and ailments, reaction to stress, diet, exercise or lack thereof, amount of sleep, sex life, emotional well-being, level of income, and so forth.
I had stopped taking a multi for a few months, and overnight felt the difference once I resumed. I don't agree with this study.
My doctor has never advised me to take a Vitamin apart from blood work showing I was deficient in one or more. The 2 that did show up were Vit D and another time B12. He gave me a script for the D which was far more powerful than OTC vitamins and the B12 by shot which my wife gave me. Vitamin E can be toxic in certain amounts. I tend to believe our bodies will alert us if we are deficient in something. Vitamin, or any supplemental intake, is not regulated such that you can know for certain what is in the capsule or pill. Especially true of supplements. Eat the right foods, get a little exercise, sleep and be glad when your children (if any) leave the house.
My lifestyle is unhealthy, I'm not able or willing to remedy that in the most healthy ways (eat well & exercise),
so it makes sense for me to take multis, because it's still better than nothing (even if only *slightly* so).
Tomorrow will be a different study highlighting how taking supplemental vitamins/minerals/omega 3s
does confer *some* benefit for people with otherwise poor nutrition and less-than-optimal lifestyle habits.
And the day after that, a contradictory study will come out,
and so on & on, back & forth between warring conclusions.
Multivitamins surely are of some benefit. My opinion on them, though, is that they have too little quantity of certain vitamins in them to do much good. As for the minerals they contain, I can see benefit in that.
I ran out of vitamins and just didn't buy any more for about a week. I felt miserable and the next trip to the grocery store I bought my 55+ vitamins again. Vitamin D3 helps prevent cancer (FYI). I didn't read the article and don't really care what it says. I go by how I feel.
I ran out of vitamins and just didn't buy any more for about a week. I felt miserable and the next trip to the grocery store I bought my 55+ vitamins again. Vitamin D3 helps prevent cancer (FYI). I didn't read the article and don't really care what it says. I go by how I feel.
Yes, vitamin D3 is a great supplement. It helps for many things. Just don't overdose on it.
It's beneficial to take D3 with vitamin K2 also.
Taking a multivitamin has never been advocated as a replacement for a well-balanced diet, proper exercise, and adequate rest. There are far more studies that support this, and support the notion that multivitamins when taken to supplement, are good for your health. Even doctors recommend a multivitamin. The quality of the vitamins varies however, as some don't contain the level of nutrients they advertise. Really important to select the right ones.
Other factors weigh in as well: genetic predisposition to certain diseases and ailments, reaction to stress, diet, exercise or lack thereof, amount of sleep, sex life, emotional well-being, level of income, and so forth.
I had stopped taking a multi for a few months, and overnight felt the difference once I resumed. I don't agree with this study.
I completely agree with you.
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I don't agree
