If in doubt, consult a specialist for safe consumption
A balanced amount of vitamins can strengthen bones, heal wounds and other benefits. However, there are those who are wary, and below, check out the four myths about vitamin consumption with Neo Química’s medical director, Dr. Márcio de Queiroz Elias.
The quartet of myths about vitamin consumption
Fatigue is a lack of vitamins
Fatigue can be caused by several factors ranging from daily routine to cardiorespiratory conditions, sedentary lifestyle and even psychological and psychiatric conditions, such as depression.
Vitamin replacement is the same as vitamin supplementation
Vitamin supplementation aims to prevent. Known as prophylaxis, it can help avoid health problems and is always combined with healthy habits. Substitution is recommended for people who lack vitamins or micronutrients in their body.
Healthy people don’t need vitamins
There are cases in which the need for integration or replacement may arise. Vitamin supplements can help improve the performance of the body and mind when combined with a healthy lifestyle. Before taking any action, consult a doctor.
Vitamin supplementation prevents aging
Aging is a natural process found in nature and there are no substances capable of stopping this process.
Final word
Vitamins become organic molecules necessary for the correct functioning of the body and there are cases in which supplementation or replacement may be necessary.
Source: Terra
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