In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard , share their expert insights of the findings and provide Florida residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You A new large-scale study has found that taking daily multivitamins does not lower your risk of dying. This finding is particularly relevant for residents of Bay County, where supplement use is common.
For those without a diagnosed vitamin deficiency, daily multivitamin use may be an unnecessary expense. The study suggests that relying on vitamins for longevity may not be an effective strategy. Simply because, your body is not really absorbing these synthetic vitamins.
Instead, active steps like eating a balanced diet and engaging in a healthy lifestyle can be more beneficial for overall health and longevity in Bay County. No mortality benefit: The study found that taking daily multivitamins did not lower the risk of death compared to not taking them. Multivitamins can pose hidden risks: We approached our panel of health experts and they added some color to these findings.
Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, commented: "This study reinforces the importance of obtaining nutrients from whole foods rather than relying solely on supplements. But, also, please do understand, that your body can have deficiencies over time, and for this there is supplementation available.
Talk to your healthcare team!" Focus on a balanced diet : Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, adv.
