While the TV ads make it clear that not all drugs are safe with their long list of potentially dangerous side effects at the end of the commercial, that’s not the case with supplements. Dietary supplements can provide beneficial results, especially when it comes to vitamin deficiencies, but that doesn’t mean they’re all risk-free and effective. Many can cause harmful side effects and should not be taken, experts say. Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with. Read on and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure signs you’ve already had COVID.
Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, FACEP, FUHM, FACMT Medical Toxicologist and Co-Medical Director of the National Capital Poison Center tells us: “This ‘vitamin’ actually contains amygdalin, which breaks down to cyanide within the human body. Although vitamin B-17 is sometimes touted as an alternative treatment for cancer, it is more commonly recognized as a potent poison due to to their cyanide production. People have experienced severe cyanide toxicity and death after taking “vitamin B-17″ for cancer treatment.”
Dr. Johnson-Arbor explains: “Turmeric is used as a natural remedy against inflammation, cancer, and infection. Turmeric’s main active ingredient, curcumin, is poorly absorbed in the human gastrointestinal system, so that piperine (a component of black pepper) is often added to turmeric formulations to improve intestinal absorption of the drug. to study Curcumin was undetectable in the blood of human subjects when administered orally alone, but the addition of piperine increased bioavailability by 2,000%. Basically, if people take turmeric without piperine, the human body does not absorb it. Fortunately, many turmeric preparations also contain piperine as an ingredient.”
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Weather iron supplements can benefit people with anemia, the usefulness of copper and iron supplements falls off rapidly for women over the age of 50. In fact, these supplements can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease, which is why it is recommended to avoid them after the age of 50. Copper and iron can be found in some meats, green leafy vegetables, beans, and nuts.”
Jordyn Mastrodomenico (LCADC, LAC, CTP) Clinical Director, pick point shares, “Vitamin B3 is known as niacin. It is used to control cholesterol levels in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease. However, it increases the chance of developing low blood pressure, which is harmful. It causes blurred vision by increasing the fluid in the eyes. In addition, niacin causes tiredness, nausea, and diarrhea.”
Mastrodomenico says, “Folate is not recommended for postmenopausal women because it lowers plasma levels and increases hot flashes. In general, folate causes intestinal disturbances such as nausea, gas, stomach pain, and bloating. In some people, it causes a complete loss of appetite leading to electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. Folate increases the chances of developing sleep and memory disorders.”
Dr. Johnson-Arbor urges: “People who have unwanted or unexpected symptoms after using vitamins or supplements should contact poison control for expert advice. There are two ways to contact poison control in United States: online atwww.poison.org or by phone at 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day.”
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