{"id":42206,"date":"2023-07-07T17:28:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T11:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=42206"},"modified":"2023-07-07T17:28:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T11:58:14","slug":"vitamin-supplements-do-you-really-need-them-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/vitamin-supplements-do-you-really-need-them-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin Supplements : Do you really need them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1028\" title=\"Vitamin Supplements : Do you really need them?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/vitamin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vitamin\" width=\"630\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You get your nutrients through your food. To assume that you have suddenly lost this ability does not make sense. Most people, if they are eating a generally healthy diet don\u2019t need a multivitamin. If you\u2019ve been taking vitamins instead of eating fruits and vegetables; it\u2019s time to make changes in your lifestyle. Remember, there is no substitute for a healthy diet.<\/p>\n<p><b>What are the possible risks of taking multivitamins?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E) are stored in our bodies and build up over time, making it a bit easier to reach toxicity<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0A large surplus of supplemental folate may have an adverse effect on colon cancer<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Studies have found a relationship between folic acid supplements and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/08\/25\/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-prostate-cancer\/\">prostate<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/07\/17\/breast-lump-is-it-cancer\/\">breast cancers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Excessive intake of vitamin A, to levels of toxicity, can lead to accelerated bone loss<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Use of beta carotene by smokers may increase incidence of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/08\/17\/lung-cancer-things-to-know\/\">lung cancer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Who should take them?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There are people who can benefit from multivitamins or certain supplements. These include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0People who have been diagnosed with specific nutritional deficiencies<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Adults over 50 can consider a vitamin B-12 supplement or adding foods fortified with vitamin B-12 to their diet.<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/06\/22\/vitamin-b12-deficiency-in-vegetarians\/\">\u00a0Read more on Vitamin B12 deficiency here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Seniors and older adults, and people who get less than 15 minutes of sunlight daily should consider a vitamin D supplement or adding foods fortified with vitamin D to their diet.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/06\/03\/vitamin-d-deficiency\/\">Click for quick Vitamin D deficiency facts and implications<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Women who are planning to have children soon, or who are currently pregnant, are advised to supplement their diet with folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects. Also, find our detailed post on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/10\/28\/essential-tips-for-a-healthy-pregnancy\/\">tips for a healthy pregnancy here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Women who are going through or have gone through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/2015\/11\/02\/how-to-manage-symptoms-of-menopause\/\">menopause<\/a>\u00a0might need a boost in certain nutrients, and should consult the or doctor regarding the same<\/p>\n<p><b>What should you do?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Try to get your nutrients through diet. Include whole foods, fruits and \u00a0vegetables in your diet<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Stay hydrated. Drink 3-4 liters of water daily<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Include calcium rich foods like milk, curd, nuts, cheese in your diet<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Spend 10-15 minutes in sun every day to help body produce Vitamin D<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Be sure to talk to your doctor if you are taking, or want to take, a particular supplement<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u00a0Always buy multivitamins from a registered brand<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/vitamin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vitamin\" title=\"Vitamin Supplements : Do you really need them?\" width=\"630\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[488,124],"class_list":["post-42206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health-a-z","tag-health","tag-healthy-eating-vitamins-minerals-nutrients"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Vitamin Supplements : Do you really need them? - Tata 1mg Capsules<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You get your nutrients through your food. 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