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I thought some of you may find this 50min podcast as interesting & helpful as I did. Gives a very informative presentation of whether it's actually beneficial to take supplements of any kind.
Hope the link works. 🙏
Also links loosely to previous 'Vit.D' post.
😂 I’ve literally just posted it, sent back to my emails to find your post.
Many thanks for the ‘heads up’ I found the whole podcast really interesting. I particularly was interested when the condition of Macular Degeneration was mentioned I was diagnosed over 10 years ago and have been taken relevant supplements, my own choice, religiously ever since, even though there was no real evidence they helped, I’ve often wondered if perhaps I hadn’t taken them that my condition would be very much worse, of course I’ll never know but listening to JoAnn Manson reassures me somewhat.
That's good to hear.I think it's so important that we educate ourselves as much as possible about which supplements, vitamins and minerals are worth investing in and which have little if no proven effect. It's very easy to fall into the trap of believing that so many of these will make us healthier, or prevent disease or even cure us from some illness or another.
I've known for a long time that the body will always absorb nutrients most effectively from natural food sources than it will from tablets so I try to ensure I eat really healthily. I only take Vit.D and Vit.K2 at moment.
Totally agree we need to be proactive, which I try to do. I take K2, Calcium with Vit D, Prunes, Kefir, Magnesium, keep to a healthy diet. I’m so thankful for this forum it’s been invaluable to me in so many ways. 🙏
Interesting....I take the same as you!
The only other supplement I would consider taking if necessary would be calcium. My calcium levels are currently well within normal range so that's not yet required.
Hi Kendrew, would you mind telling me what test you have for calcium levels and how often you have it please? I have one occasionally called Serum Calcium as part of a blood test but am not sure whether that is testing my levels of calcium or not.
Hi Floridafan,I'm just out at moment but when I get home I'll PM you with more details.
It is - it is the amount of calcium found in the clear part of your blood. They let the sample clot and then put it in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells. The level of calcium in the blood must be kept in a fairly narrow range - both too high and too low are bad for you. If you are short of calcium, the body scavenges it from the bones.
Thank you, that is good to know. That means that my levels are fine 😀
Thank you for posting. Really interesting and thought provoking.
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