Do vitamin and mineral supplements help your health?

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Contrary to the popular belief, experts say that vitamin and mineral supplements do not really help your health. 

According to a study conducted by the St. Michael’s Hospital, vitamin and mineral supplements have no consistent benefit for prevention from cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, strokes, premature death or anything of such sort.

The study found that the most common supplements, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C exhibit no benefit or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular matters or early death.

Generally, vitamin and mineral supplements are taken to add to nutrients that are found in food. According to the research, these supplements do not harm the body but do no benefit the body either.

The study found that folic acid alone and B-vitamins with folic acid may reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.

The research team reviewed supplement data that included A, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6, B9 (folic acid), C, D and E; and ß-carotene; calcium; iron; zinc; magnesium; and selenium. The term ‘multivitamin’ was used to describe supplements that include most vitamins and minerals, rather than a select few.

The experts concluded the research by saying that it’s most beneficial to rely on a healthy diet to get your vitamins and minerals rather than relying on supplements for your nutrients.