I am wondering if taking a Centrum One-a-day multivitamin twice a day for added vitamins would be harmful, or just more beneficial. The bottle says it contains 100% of the daily values of 11 different vitamins and minerals, but would there be harm in getting 200% of the daily recommended amount of some of these? Thank you.

          Currently, there is no absolute clinical evidence that consuming more antioxidants will prolong the lifespan of humans (1). The reason for this may partly be that many people did not start taking antioxidant supplements until the late 1960’s. Many studies follow antioxidant users for about 5-20 years, which may or may not be enough time to see any significant addition to their lifespan. It can also be hard to separate the effects of antioxidant supplements from the intake of antioxidants naturally found in fruits and vegetables. However, although there is no clear-cut evidence for antioxidants prolonging lifespan in humans, there is much indirect evidence that the above is true.

          For example, antioxidants given to mice that were pregnant had offspring who aged slower relative to control mice (2). Antioxidant defenses in humans begin to decline significantly around age 28 (3). This means that genetically, the body is not as responsive to oxidative damage as it was when it was younger. The aging body needs additional help in combating oxidation. Of particular importance is the brain. Fifty percent of the brain is fat (lipid), and fats are susceptible to lipid peroxidation (lipid damage by oxidants) (4). Many elderly people have deficiencies of multiple nutrients (5), which is an additional reason for them to supplement with antioxidants. Aging may be inevitable, but loss of brain function is not. According to neuroscientist B.T. Hyman, neuronal (brain cell) loss is not associated with normal aging (6). In fact, only about ten percent of brain mass on average is lost between the ages of twenty and seventy (7).

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In nowadays very accelerated paced world we do not ingest a proper diet all of the time. Whenever you lead a engaged life and do not acquire sufficient vitamins for your body to function decently then you should be compensating with natural vitamin supplements.

Vitamins are the most common diet nutritional supplements; they are required by the body for essential metabolic reactions. Different vitamins have different uses and can have multiple reactions and functions. There are thirteen human vitamins divided into two groups: the nine water-soluble vitamins (eight B vitamins and vitamin C) and the four fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K).

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My Grandmother, age 86 was hospitalized four days ago with muscle cramps, blood test showed low magnesuim, everything else within okay boundries, they have been giving her a 3 inch x 5 inch (not sure of liquid measurement) IV bag of Magnesuim sulfate. They will test her levels one hour after the IV drip is complete and her level is within normal scale… 12 hrs later, NO magnesuim will show up in her blood test. Where does all of this magnesium go to??? They have been repeating this proceedure for days now. All other health issues have been ruled out. Not Diabetic, has high blood pressure, but controlled with meds, other then that, VERY HEALTHY 86 year old. Eats logical diet, active, great weight…. had great stress test and echo test results today.. she is just making bags of magnesuim disappear.

Iron is probably the best known of all the essential minerals found in the human body; and this is not surprising since it is vital for the formation of hundreds of the proteins and enzymes on which health depends. But iron deficiency is nevertheless one of the commonest nutritional problems seen worldwide and is surprisingly prevalent even in the affluent West, particularly amongst vegetarians and those who consume little or no red meat.

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You might disagree, but hear me out on this. My readers often have questions about the recommended vitamins for healthy hair and skin. Here’s what I tell them. To have the best looking hair and the healthiest skin, you need all of the basic, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, essential fatty acids, protein and carbohydrates. And, when it comes to the skin’s health, you need a good skincare routine.

When a person is deficient in any nutrient, it shows. The symptoms may be dark circles under the eyes, blemishes, uneven pigmentation, paleness or a specific skin condition like eczema or psoriasis. The hair may look dull and lifeless, instead of shiny and richly colored.

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• Plays an important role in brain development of fetus
• Supports retinal development
• Increases cognition in infants

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I’ve heard a couple spoonfulls of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can neutralize lactic acid and improve a runner’s time. I also have “amino vital”, an amino acids powder that’s supposed to increase performance. Would it be bad to take both of these? Should I choose only one?
Since I already bought the Amino Acids, would it hurt to take them both?

Whilst you benefit from vitamin supplements you would like to be convinced that you are getting the most amounts possible. 

Although getting the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients from natural food is crucial, but it can be very challenging to accomplish. Individuals who can’t obtain enough amounts of the minerals and nutrient they need from food, drive to vitamins and supplements. 

Production of vitamin supplements have been a big business, there are many manufacturers which produce various type of supplements to select from. Each year, there are thousands of supplements out there, with customers spending billions and billions of dollars to get the supplements and vitamins they need. 

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I kept a food diary for a long time, and I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to soy. However, I had a bad reaction to asparagus topped with mayonnaise, but I don’t see soy in the mayo ingredients: is there something I’m missing? In the mayo there is: canola oil, water, liquid whole egg, vinegar, liquid yolk, salt, sugar, spices, concentrated lemon juice, and calcium disodium EDTA.