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Everyday, we are bombarded with commercial ads about health supplements and vitamins - in newspapers and on TV.  Are these health supplements and vitamins really essential for maintaining a healthy body?

Well, you may be surprised to know, but routine use of vitamin preparations, calcium and ‘healthy supplements’ (whatever they mean) are neither required nor recommended.  Nature has provided micronutrients, in appropriate doses, that can be available to us through our normal diet. 

For example, the required amount of Vitamin C is present in citrus fruits; cereals and egg contain Vitamin E;  milk products are full of calcium; and Vitamin A is plentiful in carrots, dark green leafy vegetables and dairy products.  Driven by commercial interest, many companies are claming, without any scientific evidence that even healthy people require dietary supplements. Vitamins and calcium supplements on sale contain excessive quantities of ingredients. For example the daily requirement of vitamin C is under 70mg for women, while the commercial preparation contains at least 500mg.

Chronic overuse of vitamins and minerals can cause a disorder called hypervitaminosis.  For example Vitamin A can result in dry and itching skin, cracked lips, aching bones, disturbed hair growth and symptoms similar to those of brain tumour. Unnecessary intake of Vitamin C or calcium can lead to kidney stones.  If you are healthy, you need not take healthy supplements.  However, if there is specific condition that you are suffering or recovering from, your doctor will tell you the right dose and time to take it.

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