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I’m a Doctor and Beg You to Stop Taking These Supplements — Eat This Not That

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TV ads make it clear that not all drugs are safe, with a long list of potentially dangerous side effects at the end of the commercial, but they are not. supplementDietary supplements can have beneficial results, especially with respect to vitamin deficiencies, but that doesn’t mean they are all risk-free and effective. possible and should not be taken. Health spoke. Read on.To protect your health and that of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You Already Have COVID.

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Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, FACEP, FUHM, FACMT Medical Toxicologist and Co-Medical Director at the Capital Poison Center “This ‘vitamin’ actually contains amygdalin, which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. Vitamin B-17 is sometimes touted as an alternative cancer treatment, so More commonly recognized as a potent poison, people have experienced severe cyanide toxicity and death after taking “vitamin B-17” to treat cancer.

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Dr. Johnson-Arbor explains: It is often added to turmeric formulations to enhance intestinal absorption of the drug. study Curcumin was not detected in the blood of human subjects when given by mouth alone, but adding piperine increased its bioavailability by 2000%. It is not absorbed by the human body. Fortunately, many turmeric preparations also contain piperine as an ingredient.”

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According to Dr. Jacob Hascalovici MD, PhD liquidation Chief Medical Officer

in the meantime iron supplement Beneficial and useful for people with anemia copper and iron supplementation get off In fact, these supplements can actually increase your risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease, so it’s best to avoid them after age 50. Copper and iron are found in some meats, leafy greens, and beans. , contained in nuts. “

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Jordyn Mastrodomenico (LCADC, LAC, CTP) Clinical Director, choice point “Vitamin B3 is known as niacin. It is used to control cholesterol levels in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease. However, they are more likely to develop harmful low blood pressure. Vitamin B3 is Because it causes fluid buildup, it causes blurred vision.Additionally, niacin causes fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea.”

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“Folic acid lowers plasma levels and enhances hot flashes, so it is not recommended for postmenopausal women,” Mastrodomenico said. In some people, it causes a complete loss of appetite leading to electrolyte imbalances and malnutrition.

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Dr. Johnson-Arbor says, “People who develop unwanted or unexpected symptoms after using vitamins and supplements should contact poison control for professional advice. Contact poison control in the United States.” has two methods.www.poison.org Or call 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. “

Heather Nugen

Heather Newgen has 20 years of reporting and writing experience on health, fitness, entertainment and travel. Heather currently freelances for several publications. Read more about Heather

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