Are You Chronically Overdosing on Supplements?
I am a big advocate of supplementation if it is done safely and properly. Clearly, people’s intention when they supplement is to maintain or improve their overall health. The problem is that supplements are not always taken as they should be, and this can have serious, and even deadly, consequences.
Woman Dies of Liver Failure After Taking Herbal Supplements. We Must Supplement Safely
Depending on how you take them, supplements can be one of the best or worst tools in your proactive healthcare regimen. For example, I eat a very nutrient-rich, mainly plant-based diet, however, I am still very prone to having a vitamin C and alpha-lipoic deficiency. Fortunately, through routine nutrient testing and taking the proper supplements per the advice of my doctor, I am able to avoid these nutrient deficiencies (as I was unable to in the past when I was not taking supplements). Since taking supplements, I have more energy, sleep better and experience less aches and pains.
Congressman’s Wife Dies From Dehydration After Taking White Mulberry Leaf. Here’s What You Need to Know.
We have yet another very tragic story regarding the use of supplements. Lori McClintock, who was the wife of California Congressman Tom McClintock, reportedly died last year after taking white mulberry leaf. She was 61-years-old.
Man Loses Ability To Walk From Improper Supplement Use. Here’s What You Need To Know
Recently, an 86-year-old man in Australia lost his ability to walk after ingesting high doses of vitamin B6. He ingested 70 times the recommended daily dose of vitamin B6. He did this after discovering from a blood test that he was “slightly deficient” in this vitamin.
Man Loses 28 Pounds From Vitamin D Intoxication. Be Proactive About Supplement Overdose
Although supplementation should never be a substitute for nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables, many of us will usually have at least one nutrient deficiency or imbalance.
Let’s Get Hip to Proper Supplementation and Avoid Hip Fractures
Learning what nutrients you need and the amounts can be overwhelming and confusing. To give you some basics, there are six essential nutrients you need to stay healthy. These nutrients are water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition, there are 16 essential minerals and 13 essential vitamins we all need for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy.
Get Hip to Proper Vitamin Supplementation and Avoid Hip Fractures
Learning what nutrients you need and the amounts can be overwhelming and confusing. To give you some basics, there are six essential nutrients you need to stay healthy. These nutrients are water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition, there are 16 essential minerals and 13 essential vitamins we all need for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy.
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