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Eight Vitamins That are a Complete Waste of Money and are Dangerous

21.03.2023 | 12:18

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Eight Vitamins That are a Complete Waste of Money and are Dangerous

4. Vitamin B6

Adults between the ages of 19 and 50 should aim to get 1.4 milligrams of vitamin B6 daily from foods such as baked potatoes, bananas and chickpeas. After age 50, men should aim for 1.6 milligrams, while women should get 1.5 milligrams. Some take B6 as a dietary supplement to prevent memory problems and to lower levels of homocysteine (an amino acid linked to heart disease), but studies vary. Two studies showed no cognitive benefits and while B6 reduces homocysteine, it's unclear whether it prevents heart attacks.

Tip: Take it only if your doctor recommends it. Instead, try a variety of healthy daily habits that prevent Alzheimer's disease and follow the advice of cardiologists.

When it comes to supplements, more is not always better. Vitamins and minerals are essential for health, but that doesn't mean mega doses will keep you out of the hospital or make you live longer. Some can be downright harmful.

In most cases, it is preferable to obtain these nutrients through a balanced diet. However, high doses of some vitamins and minerals may be appropriate for certain people.

Talk to your doctor about supplements if you are a woman of childbearing age, if you are vegan or vegetarian, if you have problems with prolonged sun exposure, if you are an athlete in a vigorous training regimen, or if you suspect that you may be malnourished for any reason.

In our gallery you can also see a list of the eight most common nutritional supplements - most of which are vitamins you probably don't really need.

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