Tagging the Docs! nostr:npub1xy54p83r6wnpyhs52xjeztd7qyyeu9ghymz8v66yu8kt3jzx75rqhf3urc nostr:npub1m6gvtkek5sq3l82cfh7p3hs62ujxs6r8npre8m6jvvcm28utg05sde2e6g
#Docchain
#NostrDocs, what’s your thoughts on vitamins?
For transparency, I take Echinacea/Zinc/Vitamin D3 almost everyday and Magnesium and Iron every 3-4 days and I do feel better overall and haven’t really had any common colds that I can recall.
https://twitter.com/goddeketal/status/1678427891300814848?s=46&t=adkI2ikYoV603D49MwyCPg
Discussion
I asked my wife who is smarter than me and she said 👍.
There have been several studies that have demonstrated the risks of cancer, infections, and cardiovascular diseases increase when 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are low. However, correlation doesn’t automatically equal causation. I can’t recall any convincing studies demonstrating a reduction in these risks with supplementation alone. To me that just means people are at greater risk of getting ill if they have unlucky genetics, inactive lifestyles, and shitty diets. 🤷♂️. Rocket science I know.
Personally, I’ve never prevented a celestial transfer with Vitamin D. Have maybe prevented a handful with IV MgSO4, but there were other issues at play. 😂
I agree with this. I’ve never been a huge vitamin guy, but mostly because I get reflux from them. I think a balanced diet, avoiding sugar and alcohol, and daily exercise have a much more significant impact. My wife, also a physician is a big proponent of vitamins and is always trying to get me to take some.
A few of my colleagues have recommended Outlive by Peter Attia and I actually just ordered it the other day. Not sure what his exact stance is on vitamins, but when I find out I’ll share with you 🤙
Thanks Doc! I figure at worst it can’t hurt as long as you stay within the “daily dose” and double check with your doctor that you don’t have anything in your chart or meds that could adversely interact with anything. I do feel like my baseline health is slightly better.