Vitamins-Some quick info

Food or Pills?

Popping a vitamin supplement may seem like a convenient and easy way to ensure you are meeting your vitamin requirements, but there are some important differences between getting your nutrients from supplements and getting them through food. Although people who eat foods rich in vitamins have a lower rate of disease, this is not the case for people who get these vitamins through supplements, according to the Consumer Reports Health website. This may be because healthy foods typically contain a number of nutrients, all which act together to provide health benefits. However, while it is always preferable to try to meet recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals through your diet, this is not always possible.

If you are not consuming enough vitamin enriched foods, then vitamins can ensure you are getting what you need.  However, taking too much can cause some issues as well.  Always do your research or ask your doctor questions if you don't have the answers.  Don't assume that just because they are vitamins that they can't do any harm.  Sometimes too much of something isn't a good thing, so be wise and always take what is needed.

Also, something to note, if you are deficient in your vitamins it can also cause a huge impact on your health.  Eat right, excercise, take vitamins if needed, drink water, etc.  The number one thing here is to treat your body with respect.  It will respect you right back if you do. Be healthy everyone!