If you are taking vitamins daily to stay healthy , you may be wasting you money. According to a study published in the journal of American college of Cardiology , multivitamins, Vitamin D, Calcium and Vitamin C ( The most common supplements ) do not provide any health advantage in the prevention of Cardiovascular disease, heart attack , stroke or premature death. Neither do these vitamins causes any harm.
The Findings were based on a review of five years of research that included vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, (Folic acid) C, D and E beta carotene , calcium, Iron , Zinc, Magnesium, and selenium.
We were surprised to find so few positive effects of the most common supplements that people consume, said the study’s lead author. Folic acid alone and B vitamins with folic were the only exemption, they should a slight reduction in cardiovascular disease and stroke.
On the other hand niacin and antioxidants appeared to increase the risk of death from any cause. In the absence of significant positive date – apart from folic acid’s potential reduction in the risk of stroke and heart disease – it is most beneficial to rely on a healthy diet to get your fill of vitamins and minerals.
