Carefully, Gratuitous Consumption Supplements Can Shorten Age

Carefully, gratuitous consumption supplements can shorten age

For some peoples, taking pills supplement could have been a daily routine. Sometimes, this kind of consumption patterns appear to benefit, but not infrequently also supplements do not work as expected.

A study published in the medical journal Archives of Internal Medicine said, some types of supplements can actually negative risk to health, so the risk of shortening the lifespan.

In that study, the researchers process information from 40,000 women who filled out questionnaires several times within a period of 22 years. They answered questions about various health issues, including the habit of taking supplements.

Then, the results of the data is matched with state health records and the US national death index. The result, the researchers identified several types of supplements that must be monitored and their use should consult with your doctor before you decide to consume.




1. Folic acid


These compounds are believed to help the formation of the fetal brain and prevent defects in the fetus. However, a study conducted by researchers in the United States in 2007 said that intake of folate supplements more than 1 mg per day (two times more than the recommended dosage) may increase the risk of colon cancer.

If you already have children and do not want to add more, it is recommended to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid. To be more safe for the body, you can get it from natural sources, such as grains and wheat.









2. Vitamin E


Research conducted in 2008 in the USA suggests that vitamin E may increase the risk of lung cancer, particularly in women smokers. In addition, some drugs also should not be consumed together with this vitamin. So, consult your doctor.












3. Beta carotene


Some scientific research, one of which has been published in Canceractive site, reveals that excessive consumption and a prolonged period of beta carotene supplements may increase the risk of cancer and liver toxicity.

Mursu, PhD, who led the research, said the results of this research may not be the same as the male respondents. Mursu explained, supplements should only be done if we have a history of previous vitamin deficiency or are not sure if our daily diet is appropriate health standards.

Still according Mursu, all things excessive, including water, can be dangerous. Eating a variety of foods in a healthy natural processed will keep us from lack of nutrients. Thus, do not need additional pills of any supplement.

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