Good Morning
Fall
is on its way bringing cooler and shorter days. I was in Virginia this
weekend where the leaves had already turned and there were some
spectacular views with all the gorgeous colors, it won't be long before
the leaves begin to turn in Greensboro and we get to enjoy those views
as well.
Today's topic is supplements, the
dietary supplement industry rakes in more than 36 billion a year- about
60 percent of adults aged 60 or older take at least one every day. But
are you taking them the right way?
Folate
You
may be consuming more folate than you realize which can indirectly
affect your energy, appetite and concentration. Grain manufacturers were
required in 1998 to fortify cereal and other products with folate to
reduce the risk of neural birth defects in developing babies. Folate can
interfere with levels of B12, a nutrient required required to create
red blood cells and regulate neurological function and a deficiency of
B12 can lead to anemia.
Vitamin K
If
you take blood thinners such as Coumadin or Warfarin you need to watch
your intake of vitamin K, too little can cause bleeding too much can
cause clotting. The advice given is against altering your diet too
drastically, you may want to consult with your doctor if you are taking a
blood thinner, before drastically altering the amount of leafy greens
you eat.
Vitamin E
A study done
in 2011 found that men who took 400IU of vitamin E were 17% more likely
to get prostate cancer.The RDA of vitamin E is 22IU - this is a safe
amount to protect your cells from free radicals and boost you immune
system.
Beta Carotene
A cautionary
note to smokers; in a study done in 1994, 30,000 male smokers aged
50-69, have shown that high doses of beta carotene correspond to to an
increased risk of lung cancer. It is recommend that people who smoke or
used too, shouldn't take extra beta carotene. There is a great
difference in consuming vitamin A through foods and through supplements.
Calcium
While
clinical trials have yet to prove that taking calcium supplements
increases your risk of heart attack, the amounts taken for bone health
may potentially be detrimental to heart health. It is always advised to
take supplements in the proper amounts and with the guidance of a health
professional.
To read more follow this link:http://www.nextavenue.org/5-everyday-supplements-that-can-hurt-your-health/
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