The Truth About Multivitamins
07/19/21 • 50 min
Supplements (and multi-vitamins in particular) are a very profitable industry. And like food marketing, the marketing of supplements makes them very attractive. Approximately 50% of people take some sort of multi-vitamin. But is this cost actually worth it? Do they live up to the claims? Today we'll be diving into:
- When does it make sense to supplement?
- What vitamins and minerals should we be supplementing?
- What are the best sources of those vitamins and minerals?
- Do multi-vitamins actually do anything?
- How do we personally supplement?
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Resources
- Food synergy: an operational concept for understanding nutrition
- Multivitamin Use and Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease in the Women's Health Initiative Cohorts
- Mortality in Randomized Trials of Antioxidant Supplements for Primary and Secondary Prevention
- Throw Away Your Multivitamins and Antioxidants
Disclaimer
This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.
Supplements (and multi-vitamins in particular) are a very profitable industry. And like food marketing, the marketing of supplements makes them very attractive. Approximately 50% of people take some sort of multi-vitamin. But is this cost actually worth it? Do they live up to the claims? Today we'll be diving into:
- When does it make sense to supplement?
- What vitamins and minerals should we be supplementing?
- What are the best sources of those vitamins and minerals?
- Do multi-vitamins actually do anything?
- How do we personally supplement?
Subscribe to the HealthHackd Newsletter
Rate the show on Apple Podcast
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Get 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTracker (use code: LabRats25)
Try the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNT
Resources
- Food synergy: an operational concept for understanding nutrition
- Multivitamin Use and Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease in the Women's Health Initiative Cohorts
- Mortality in Randomized Trials of Antioxidant Supplements for Primary and Secondary Prevention
- Throw Away Your Multivitamins and Antioxidants
Disclaimer
This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.
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