7 Myths and realities related to vitamin supplements
Updated: Nov 10, 2017, 12:26 IST

1. Beware!

We have grown up eating vitamin capsules. These brightly coloured pills, we have believed give us strength, replenish minerals and vitamins in our body and protect us from all kinds of infections by increasing our immunity and also help us recover faster post an ailment. Remember the doctor prescribing B-complex after viral fever? And Vitamin C lozenges for common cold? But do you know that lack of zinc in the body causes frequent sniffles and it is also needed to maintain a healthy gut and ideally pro-biotics should be prescribed after a viral fever to bring back the healthy flora in your intestines. In fact many of these piils prescribed are nothing but placebo and have more psychological impact than real. Here are some myths and facts related to vitamin piils that will surprise you.

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2. Myth: They prevent disease and make up for a good diet

Reality: According to various studies conducted around vitamin supplements, they are not at all good for the human body. Though, some studies suggest that they replenish the body's mineral and vitamin loss, but there are several of them which say otherwise. Moreover, vitamin supplements are intended to work with your diet and not replace it.

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3. Myth: They are natural and safe

Reality: Though the ingredients used in making these supplements are natural, but they become harmful once processed in factories to get converted into pills. Also, being associated with nature never makes everything good for the human body. For instance, arsenic is natural, but it is known to cause cancer.

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4. Myth: Too many vitamins are good

Reality: Excess of anything is bad and the same rule applies to the vitamin supplements too. The excess dose of vitamins may damage the vital organs, cause birth defects in babies and even cause nerve damage. An overdose of vitamin C can even cause diarrhea and cell damage. So beware!

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5. Myth: Supplements are safe

Reality: Though the companies claim that the supplements are safe and healthy, but there are various studies that have proven them as unsafe and are also misleading.

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