Saturday, October 8, 2011

8 Supplements Consumed Frequently Overstated

Some people are taking supplements to meet the daily mineral intake. But note there are eight supplements are often consumed in excess.

The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have people who take supplements tend to get more nutrients from food. This shows only a few vitamins and minerals needed people from supplements.

The researchers said that in some cases people who take supplements actually get the minerals that are excessively thereby potentially causing health problems.

Based on this survey in mind there are 8 supplements are often consumed in excess, namely:
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Magnesium
4. Zinc
5. Phosphorus
6. Potassium
7. Selenium
8. Copper

"People have to choose what supplements they need and know what the recommended daily intake, so it should not be taken carelessly," said Regan Bailey, a research nutritionist from the National Institutes of Health, as quoted by Reuters on Saturday (10/08/2011 ).

Bailey and colleagues conducted a survey to assess the mineral intake of 8860 men and women participating in government health surveys in 2003 and 2006.

Bailey noted kalisum minerals are often consumed inappropriately, are known to women aged 51-70 years exceeded the limit calcium recommendations.
Yet too many additional kalisum has been associated with risk of kidney stones.

"We hope people who take supplements are the ones who do need, and minerals from food better than through supplements. For that make it a habit to have a healthy diet," says Cheryl Rock, nutrition researcher from the University of California, San Diego .
Source : detikhealth.com

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