Are vitamin supplements really necessary?
Those with vitamin deficiencies can benefit from taking health supplements.
No vitality? Constantly exhausted? Not getting enough sleep?
It is possible that you are deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin B, perhaps.
Cynthia Bou Khalil, a dietitian, says so.
Patients at the Medcare Dr. Saeed Al Shaikh Gastro & Obesity Centre,
located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, exhibit
similar symptoms, according to her.
Although not as severe as we believe, vitamin
deficiencies do exist.
It is hard to overlook the assortment of health
supplements in vibrant boxes that line the
aisles of medical supply stores.
Many of them have tags announcing steep
reductions.
We would all have purchased a box of vitamin C
at the very least.
That is the vitamin's persuasive power.
Are vitamins really necessary? We believe we do, but Dr. Swati Prasad disagrees.
Vitamin supplements are unnecessary for a
healthy individual who eats a balanced diet.
Whole meals typically supply the body with all the
nutrients it requires, according
to the Internal Medicine Specialist at the
Aster Royal Clinic in Downtown Dubai.
How can supplements be incorporated into a diet?
According to Carol Haggans, a licensed dietitian
and consultant to the US Department
of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health, that is exactly what
she said.
"You do not have to take one; you can obtain all
the nutrients you need by eating
a range of healthful meals," she explains.
"However, vitamins can help you make up for any
dietary gaps."
A well-balanced diet is essential.
Since hardly everyone consumes a wide range of
nutritious foods or a balanced diet,
food supplements fill in the gaps in our diets. According to Dr. Swati,
a well-rounded diet that consists of a range of fruits,
vegetables, whole grains,
proteins, and healthy fats should supply all the
vitamins and minerals required for optimal health.
In addition to the food we eat, vitamins are
supplements.
We cannot completely rely on them to provide our
nutritional needs,
nor can they ever completely replace food.
According to Dr. JoAnn Manson, a professor of
epidemiology at
Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health and
a professor of medicine at
Harvard Medical School, "supplements are never
a substitute for a balanced,
nutritious diet."
Additionally, they may divert attention from
healthier lifestyle choices that
offer far more advantages.
Although taking extra vitamins will not stop
a healthy person from getting sick,
some vitamins are essential for preventing disease.
While acknowledging the advantages,
Dr. Swati asserts that vitamin pills
do not improve health any more than a healthy
diet can.
Because vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and others
aid in the body's release of energy,
nutritionist Cynthia advises patients to evaluate
their vitamin B levels in addition as their
vitamin D levels.
Vitamin B is necessary for the conversion of fat,
protein, and carbs into energy.
Thus, vitamin B complex plays a crucial role in
energy production.
The Medcare nutritionist explains, "I recommend
this supplement to my patients
in the morning so they will have the energy to
perform throughout the day."
Why do medical professionals recommend
vitamins?
"If a deficiency is found or to treat specific medical
problems that call for
supplementing, doctors may prescribe vitamins
or minerals," Dr. Swati explains.
The majority of vitamin and mineral prescriptions are given to
high-risk individuals who have deficiencies.
According to the internal medicine specialist at
Aster Royal Clinic, "they include people
with certain medical conditions
(like anemia or osteoporosis), pregnant or nursing
women, older adults, vegans or vegetarians,
people on restrictive diets, people with
digestive issues that impair nutrient absorption,
and sometimes athletes."
Priya Gopinadhan has benefited from taking
additional vitamins that her doctor
prescribed as part of a treatment plan for certain
health conditions.
"The vitamins were recommended to help support my general health and to treat
particular deficits. My energy levels and general
well-being
have significantly improved since I began this
routine.
The UAE resident said, "I feel more balanced and
healthier,
and it has made a positive effect." UAE-based model
After years of research and some trial and error to
determine what works for her,
Isabelle Allan takes vitamins and supplements
on a daily basis.
"I have to feel and look my best for my job.
I work hard hours and travel constantly for work.
I feel better and look my best thanks to
supplements.
This is one of the ways I reach my goal of
constantly being at the top of my game.
Like self-medication, there is a danger
associated with unsupervised use.
On the recommendation of friends and coworkers,
people frequently take
vitamin supplements.
The reels on Instagram, TikTok, and other
social media platforms influence
some people.
As a result, they might not require supplements at all, and this could cause toxicity.
The negative effects of vitamins
In order to avoid taking too many vitamins,
Cynthia urges that you see your physician
and dietician before beginning any vitamin regimen.
We may inadvertently absorb the same vitamins
through another supplement
when we take supplements.
Thus, toxicity results from taking too much of
[the same] vitamins.
Like self-medication, there is a danger associated with
unsupervised use.
On the recommendation of friends and coworkers,
people frequently take vitamin
supplements.
The reels on Instagram,
TikTok, and other
social media platforms influence
some people.
As a result, they might not require supplements at all, and this could cause toxicity.
The negative effects of vitamins
In order to avoid taking too many vitamins,
Cynthia urges that you see your physician
and dietician before beginning any
vitamin regimen.
We may inadvertently absorb the same vitamins
through another supplement
when we take supplements.
Thus, toxicity results from taking too much of
[the same] vitamins.
What advice does the dietitian have?
Cynthia would rather obtain her vitamins
organically.
I make an effort to keep my vitamin D levels stable by exercising outside and getting
15 to 20 minutes of direct sunlight each day.
I make an effort to eat a wider range of foods to
improve the absorption of all the
vitamins.
If there is an iron shortage (which can be very
significant in some women),
vitamin D, or even vitamin B12, vitamins
[supplements] must be taken.
Vitamins are beneficial, but they should only be
taken under a doctor's supervision.
Otherwise, the pursuit of health might result
in illness.
Shyam A. Krishna, Senior Associate Editor
Vijith Pullikal Assistant Product Manager
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