Is it safe to take a Multivitamin, Flax-seed Oil, Garden Veggies...
April 18, 2013 4:34 PM Subscribe
Is it safe to take the following supplements every day during big meals?
Nature's Way 'Alive! Multivitamin'
Flaxseed Oil Capsules (1000mg)
Garden Veggies (Nature's Way)
Milk Thistle and Hawthorne Berries Capsules
Thanks!
Make a doctor's appointment for a nutritional screening to see if you even need these kinds of supplements. Once you get the results, that will be a good opportunity to ask your doctor about what, if anything, you should be taking.
posted by John Cohen at 6:21 PM on April 18, 2013
posted by John Cohen at 6:21 PM on April 18, 2013
I am not your doctor or a nutritionist, but have taken many supplements over the years and those should all be fine in terms of safety. In terms of usefulness for a particular condition, however, you might also be interested in this site which is a neat interface and also has links to the scientific evidence for the efficacy of various supplements for various treatments. Some things are in there multiple times, for example garlic not so helpful for cancer but good for blood pressure.
posted by Athanassiel at 6:45 PM on April 18, 2013
posted by Athanassiel at 6:45 PM on April 18, 2013
What the other posters are saying is no one here can adequately answer this question for you. Nutritional supplements are great if you need them, and if the brand you choose is good quality. Are you asking are these quality brands of supplements to take, or are they safe/ good for you? Ask Metafilter can answer the former, but not the latter question.
posted by goo at 6:48 PM on April 18, 2013
posted by goo at 6:48 PM on April 18, 2013
Jaakko Mursu, the study's lead author, said the findings add to a growing collection of research showing that people who take dietary supplements are getting few health benefits in return.
"I would conclude that supplements are not protective against chronic diseases," Mursu said. "In some cases they may be harmful, especially if used for a long time."
posted by 445supermag at 7:52 PM on April 18, 2013 [2 favorites]
"I would conclude that supplements are not protective against chronic diseases," Mursu said. "In some cases they may be harmful, especially if used for a long time."
posted by 445supermag at 7:52 PM on April 18, 2013 [2 favorites]
during periods of large meals, especially if there is fresh food and varity in those meals, all you're doing with the supplementation is create expensive urine. That is, anything you're body doesn't use it will get rid of.
You seem to be concerned perhaps that something might build up in your system?
None of the supplements you name do that. Does that help?
As for supplements and build up the only thing I worry about is taking multivits, esp A, tablets when eating polar bear liver, i kid you not!
posted by Wilder at 5:12 AM on April 19, 2013
You seem to be concerned perhaps that something might build up in your system?
None of the supplements you name do that. Does that help?
As for supplements and build up the only thing I worry about is taking multivits, esp A, tablets when eating polar bear liver, i kid you not!
posted by Wilder at 5:12 AM on April 19, 2013
Here's a reputable resource on herbs and supplements from Sloan-Kettering:
http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/about-herbs-botanicals-other-products
posted by citygirl at 5:42 AM on April 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/about-herbs-botanicals-other-products
posted by citygirl at 5:42 AM on April 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
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posted by Specklet at 5:21 PM on April 18, 2013 [1 favorite]