This has been bothering me for years, you know, you hear that a research study has been conducted and they find that eggs are bad for you, and then back in the 1980s, it was highly recommended that people each more carbs and those folks started packing on pounds (probably they added too much oil to their pasta dishes, who knows), and the low-fat items which are indeed low fat, but they are loaded with chemicals and carbs to get them that way, and tonight on the news, there is now a research report that says people are passing away from vitamins and supplements. The vitamin manufacturers did report they have seen an increase in this, but don't know why. This was on the Ticker on Fox News.
So does the general population really follow these trendy research reports? I know I have always been skeptical of any report. I remember back when I was a child I saw very few overweight people; there weren't a lot of fastfood places to eat; we ate balanced meals and snacks were fruit. Not anymore it seems. And the only reason why I am large is because I put in more than I spend (well, duh).
There was a report that did get my attention several years ago and it came from the Mayo Clinic. They reported they found that sunblock caused some skin cancers. Now, this was squashed after being on the news for a few short days, but their study really went into detail and it had been conducted for over 15 years. A friend of mine who is a dermatologist in California agrees with this study in some cases. He says he is finding an alarming number of cancers that are attributed to overuse of sunblocks. His recommendation is to cover the body with lightweight clothing, stay in the sun only 2 hours a day for the vitamin benefits, and to use nothing over a 15 sunblock.
So, even though after being on this island for six years now, and having ate more fish than is probably in the sea, I am longing for enchiladas and anything beef because I haven't seen a study yet on enchiladas.
Thoughts?
Donna
True in theory. I unfortunately don't eat right all the time. I try....but lets be honest.....most of us don't eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day. I just read that only 12% of Americans 45-64 regularly consume what is considered to be a good diet. Thats pretty sad. Athletes need even more nutition to fuel and repair our bodies!! Our diets are so important to our overall health...especially long- term! The Omega 3 fatty acids we all need for heart health are almost non existent in the average American diet.
Since I began taking vitamins, I have noticed a huge difference in my health and energy level. I know my training improved immensely too. I have not had a bad cold in two years! (I hope I didn't just jinx myself!) :dunno: I'm pretty passionate about the supplements I take because of the difference they have made in my life! :groovy:
I have been told to take Omega 3. My ART guy told me to take it for my shoulders. My eye doctor told me to take it for dry eyes, so I just started.
As to glucosamine, I know there was a recent study about its efficacy. But that study involved arthritis. Plus, we all know how reliable and biased some of these studies can be. I had another chat with my ART guy about that supplement. He thinks you keep taking it. But he's a bit more on the homeopathic side.
I also recall Coach T saying to take Coenzyme Q10, thinking that most people need more as they age. I don't know about that one.
I eat pretty darn well most of the time, with an occasional lapse. But I do have one diet coke a day.
Beth:
What supplements do you think help the most? I've also read that calcium at bedtime is good for sleep.
True in theory. I unfortunately don't eat right all the time. I try....but lets be honest.....most of us don't eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day. I just read that only 12% of Americans 45-64 regularly consume what is considered to be a good diet. Thats pretty sad. Athletes need even more nutition to fuel and repair our bodies!! Our diets are so important to our overall health...especially long- term! The Omega 3 fatty acids we all need for heart health are almost non existent in the average American diet.
Since I began taking vitamins, I have noticed a huge difference in my health and energy level. I know my training improved immensely too. I have not had a bad cold in two years! (I hope I didn't just jinx myself!) :dunno: I'm pretty passionate about the supplements I take because of the difference they have made in my life! :groovy:
I have been told to take Omega 3. My ART guy told me to take it for my shoulders. My eye doctor told me to take it for dry eyes, so I just started.
As to glucosamine, I know there was a recent study about its efficacy. But that study involved arthritis. Plus, we all know how reliable and biased some of these studies can be. I had another chat with my ART guy about that supplement. He thinks you keep taking it. But he's a bit more on the homeopathic side.
I also recall Coach T saying to take Coenzyme Q10, thinking that most people need more as they age. I don't know about that one.
I eat pretty darn well most of the time, with an occasional lapse. But I do have one diet coke a day.
Beth:
What supplements do you think help the most? I've also read that calcium at bedtime is good for sleep.
