TOUGH QUESTION POSTED - SHOULD WE GET OUR NUTRIENTS from FOOD or from SUPPLEMENTS?
Supplements that is in the form of tablets , Capsule, syrups .
The opinions and scientific studies of . Dr. Howard Sesso & Dr. Clifford Lo :
Supplements can plug dietary gaps, but nutrients from food are most important
Try to improve your diet before turning to supplements. Food has beneficial nutrients, such as flavonoids and antioxidants, that aren't in most supplements
The fresh food you eat is loaded with nutrients necessary for good health, such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C. But many older adults aren't getting enough nutrients from their diets.
Plus, food tastes better and is often less expensive than adding supplements, says Dr. Sesso. Also says ,Work with a dietitian, and try to get a sense of what's missing from your diet and what changes might be considered.
The typical American diet is heavy in nutrient-poor processed foods, refined grains, and added sugars—all linked to inflammation and chronic disease. Yet even if you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, you may still fall short of needed nutrients. That's a consequence of aging. "As we get older, our ability to absorb nutrients from food decreases. Also, our energy needs aren't the same, and we tend to eat less," explains Dr. Howard Sesso, an epidemiologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dietary supplements would seem to be the obvious way to plug gaps in your diet. But taking too much can actually harm you. For example, you can get too much of a particular nutrient without realizing it. "Extra vitamin A supplements can lead to dangerous, toxic levels if taken too frequently," notes Dr. Clifford Lo, an associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.
If you are unable to make dietary changes, or if you have a genuine deficiency in a particular nutrient, such as vitamin D, both doctors say that a supplement may be helpful.
There are 2 aspects emerge from the findings of the 22 doctors / Researchers.
* As we age the absorption from the diet is impaired , so we will have to go for supplementation.
* From the attachment that certain vitamins like B12 for Vegetarians will have to be supplemented
Dr. Howard Sesso, an epidemiologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.notes Dr. Clifford Lo, an associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. - ADD LIFE TO YEARS more
The opinions and scientific studies of . Dr. Howard Sesso & Dr. Clifford Lo :
Supplements can plug dietary gaps, but nutrients from food are most important
Try to improve your diet before turning to supplements. Food has beneficial nutrients, such as flavonoids and antioxidants, that aren't in most supplements
The fresh food you eat is loaded with nutrients necessary for good health, such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C. But many older adults aren't getting enough nutrients from their diets.
Plus, food tastes better and is often less expensive than adding supplements, says Dr. Sesso. Also says ,Work with a dietitian, and try to get a sense of what's missing from your diet and what changes might be considered.
The typical American diet is heavy in nutrient-poor processed foods, refined grains, and added sugars—all linked to inflammation and chronic disease. Yet even if you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, you may still fall short of needed nutrients. That's a consequence of aging. "As we get older, our ability to absorb nutrients from food decreases. Also, our energy needs aren't the same, and we tend to eat less," explains Dr. Howard Sesso, an epidemiologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dietary supplements would seem to be the obvious way to plug gaps in your diet. But taking too much can actually harm you. For example, you can get too much of a particular nutrient without realizing it. "Extra vitamin A supplements can lead to dangerous, toxic levels if taken too frequently," notes Dr. Clifford Lo, an associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.
If you are unable to make dietary changes, or if you have a genuine deficiency in a particular nutrient, such as vitamin D, both doctors say that a supplement may be helpful.
There are 2 aspects emerge from the findings of the 22 doctors / Researchers.
* As we age the absorption from the diet is impaired , so we will have to go for supplementation.
* From the attachment that certain vitamins like B12 for Vegetarians will have to be supplemented
Dr. Howard Sesso, an epidemiologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.notes Dr. Clifford Lo, an associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. - ADD LIFE TO YEARS more
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Senior Citizens with no pension and only on interest,it is difficult for regular consumption items,then eating supplements is very difficult. more
Jun 06
Good Thought. Both have their pros and cons. One cant sty fit with only pills. Both should be balanced. more
May 22
Every thing is well said. Accepted. But where is the solution for a class of senior citizens who have no pension, earnings and live on their savings for indefinite long life.... Prices of nutrient foods (fruits and vegetables) is so high that one has to reduce the quantity of salad items..... a dilemma... more
May 20
