Harvard Researchers Skeptical About Multivitamins

re: Harvard Researchers Skeptical About Multivitamins

elabla — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:59:52 GMT

yes but there must be a discrepancy - cuz i found this from harvard - advocating and actually promoting multivitamin use! i'm very confused now! i usually take dr mercola''s word on everything - i always agree - can you explain this though here's the link from harvard:

www.hsph.harvard.edu/.../index.html

re: Harvard Researchers Skeptical About Multivitamins

saynotoquacks — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:19:43 GMT

Well, I personally prefer not to take synthetic vitamins because of possible tolerance. I was taking a very high-quality balanced-B vitamin, and I decided to quit. When I so I actually had withdrawal symptoms--fatigue, increased tremor, and some mood effects. Also I understand that vitamin C supplements can cause "rebound scurvy" if suddenly stopped. I don't know--if it doesn't grow on trees or in the ground or whatever, I'd rather get along without it and obtain all my nutrition from whole food and sunlight. But that's just me.

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Almamater — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:18:12 GMT

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goosy — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:57:03 GMT

On the subject of depleted soils: this is largely misinformation. While there are definite variances in mineral levels in different regions, for the most part the problem is not depletion of the soils. Rather, it is damage done to the soils by conventional farming practices. A healthy soil not only has a distinct structure, it is truly alive. No, not the silt, clay, or sand particles themselves-they provide the structure. Healthy soils are chock full of living organisms--the most important of which for nutrient uptake by the plants we eat (or the plants the livestock eat)is microbes. These microbes are destroyed by conventional fertilizers which contain concentrated levels of NItrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK). Farmers have to be very careful as they can burn their crops with fertilizer. Continual and heavy use of these fertilizers and of herbicides and insecticides destroys the microbes . Also, in places where they irrigate heavily, mineral salts also build up and burn the soils. The microbes create enzymes which allow the plants to uptake nutrients. N,P,and K are the most critical nutrients for plant growth. So, the plants themselves seem to grow just fine but they are largely empty of the nutrients they should truly contain. Another reason organic foods really are better for you. Please don't keep perpetuating the now hackneyed complaint of "depleted soils" as scientists are all too happy to try to cast aspersions on our credibility. P.S. If you have proof of depletion also, I'd be interested in learning about it.

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branabolic — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:26:33 GMT

An anti-inflammatory diet/ lifestyle is your ultimate insurance policy for good health.

A really good website to check out is www.deflame.com.

It has really good info by Dr. David Seaman.

There you will learn all about foods that promote health as well as those that cause disease.

There's also a great discussion on supplement quality.

re: Harvard Researchers Skeptical About Multivitamins

dslvdg — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:20:15 GMT

Man does not have the technology to make a synthetic vitamin or nutrient identical to the real thing and probably never will have.. A real vitamin never occurs alone in nature, has dozens of components in its structure that cannot be recreated in a factory, and works in network with other nutrients to give its beneficial effect.

Not that synthetic cannot at times have some benefit, but it like an artificial flower trying to subsitute for the real thing...no where close.

Whole food, grown organically, dehydrated at low heat and kept in a protected package can be very powerful. As a doctor most of my patients are busy and have great difficulty finding organic foods, learning how to process them, and then getting their family to eat them. A good whole food supplement is extremely valuable in helping them regain and maintain their health. Sure, whole correctly grown and processed food is better, but in our world only a few have access and will to go this way.

I wrote an article about this if you interested call "Nothing like the Real Thing Baby" . E-mail me at dslvdg@aol.com and I'll send it to you.

re: Harvard Researchers Skeptical About Multivitamins

emmaline — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:02:35 GMT

you know what is really bad is this,we take every thing that is on the vitamin bottle and (believe) all that it says..dont!!! believe in what your body is telling you and what you need..i use to take all of that ,i quit..now that im older i just take one.also b vitamins are toxic if you take too many,i did that along time ago..and that is true.the thing about vitamins,the body will wash away most of them,they just go through if they arent soluble.think first and really read..be true to your body,i know what works for me and what doesnt and im pretty healthy and havent been sick either in along time,i thank the LORD for that.

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Adela — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:08:13 GMT

We are getting too suspicious. Dr. Mercola is promoting his products because he is involved in their preparation. Look at every site: all are endorcing their products/activity/methods. First they want to help and then if you want their real help, you have to subscribe.... Dr. M is honest by having few good alternatives. A.

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Keikukaren — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:35:52 GMT

I take a whole food vitamin which is not colored in any way. But, I was told that if I take a synthetic vitamin tablet, the outside should be green. Anyone know the answer why green is better?

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jayblue22 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:16:38 GMT

ever heard of master formula? www.masterformula.com Great read...Thanks all!

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Aggie Mom — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:43:43 GMT

NEW CHAPTER is a company that offers supplements which are probiotic, organic and within safe doseages. There are many supplements which are helpful within a given range, but can be toxic in excessive amounts. I have used supplements adjunctive to intelligent eating for my whole adult life (and not always wisely when I was younger). I do trust this company and would advise anyone developing a program of supplements to research the company. And---I do not work for or have any connection with New Chapter except as a very satisfied customer!

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pako — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:30:47 GMT

I find Dr. Mercola's statement about humans being the only animal that cooks their food (he mentioned he eats raw meat) very interesting. But it is true...just the other day I saw a pack of dogs trying to figure out how to strike a match, and they couldn't quite grasp the handle on the pan, either!

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dpg921 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:59:31 GMT

When it comes to vitamins, all I can take is a natural multi (no synthetics). I am severely allergic to soy (the anaphylactic shock type), and I can‘t take any synthetic vitamin E, plus, most synthetic vitamins contain soy. I also have to watch out for the cellulose capsules because the cellulose could have soy in it. To give you an example, I tried COQ10. There was no soy on the label, but in the middle of the night my husband had to rush me to the emergency room because my throat was closing up - and I didn‘t have anything else other than that supplement.

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Leee-la — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:53:13 GMT

There are a few companies that make vites from organic foods. New chapter for one. I have found with juice plus, my hair is growing faster and my nails. I agree that I am tired of seeing Dr M. advertise all the time. Leila

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branabolic — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:46:46 GMT

While I generally respect Dr. Mercola’s knowledge of nutritional supplementation, I would like to raise a few issues with regards to manufacturing standards. ISO – International Standards Organization standards are not suitable criteria for nutritional supplement manufacturing. They are fine for automotive industry and computer industry manufacturing. The National Product Association GMP (NPA GMP) certification program (the Gold Standard of the Nutritional Supplement GMP certification programs WILL NOT accept ISO’s because they do not come remotely close to their standards. Check this out for yourself at the NPA’s website. Additionally, NSF & USP will only vouch for the amount of a given nutrient in a product. This is good as far as knowing the label claim is true. However, this has nothing to do with the underlying quality or absorption of the nutrient type. It can be USP or NSF approved calcium carbonate or oxide, relatively poor sources of this important mineral. Lastly, there is a company that has been manufacturing under pharmaceutical manufacturing standards since World War II. Anabolic Laboratories manufactures under pharmaceutical GMP standards, a very high standard indeed.