D3structionAug 31, 2023

Do Multivitamins actually do anything?

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Do Multivitamins actually do anything? - Lemmy.world

I’ve gone back and forth on taking a multivitamin since I know my diet isn’t all that great. Ideally I should be working to improve that diet but let’s say due to certain circumstances that’s a bit difficult at the moment. Would it be worth taking a 1 a day multivitamin to at least correct some possible deficiency or is it very unlikely that it would have any effect? Not asking for professional medical advice or anything, mostly looking to see if anyone else is taking a multivitamin and if so why?

Show threadPapancaAug 31, 2023

Some random thoughts:

  • For vegans it’s adviced to take certain extra vitamins, for instance B12

  • Also, when you are talking about health, i would not underestimate exercise, even a brisk daily walk. I don’t know for sure, but i suspect this will have more impact on our health, than taking multivitamins.

  • As someone else commented here, i think fibre is also very important. And drinking enough healthy fluids.

  • As a personal aside; i did notice a difference when i started supplementing vitamin D. I was surprised to notice that my energy level seemed to go slightly up.

  • Also, never mix iron (not a vitamin btw) with dairy or tea. And take it with some vitamin C

  • Finally, be careful and don’t randomly start to mix and match certain vitamins. For instance, magnesium and calcium have a certain balance, where too much of one will have a negative effect on the other.

Show threadtime_lordAug 31, 2023

Also, never mix iron (not a vitamin btw) with dairy or tea. And take it with some vitamin C

Aside from it not being kosher (milk and meat) what’s wrong with mixing the two?

Show threadThebazilly
Calcium and iron inhibit each others’ uptake. You won’t get the full dose of them if you take them together.
Aug 31, 2023 at 5:49pmWeb