Are vitamins a waste of money?

[DebbieL]

I am firmly in the "waste of money" camp. I eat a healthy diet, exercise and live well in general. I barely ever have a sick moment, and have energy like crazy. I think it is mostly in people's heads.

[cschin4]

Vitamins or supplements are a very SMART investment in your health ----

My real concern isn't the actual vitamins but with all the corruption in the world, how do you even know you are actually taking a vitamin and not ingesting rat poison? Most vitamin companies are not FDA regulated, etc.

[davrobins]

Not at all... especially when the person who doesnt take vitamins dies about 10 years before you do!

[mwfields]

No, antioxidants are very good for you. They have been proven to slow down the aging process.

[DebbieL]

As far as I'm concerned they are just expensive pee. I eat properly, and I never get sick. I have loads of energy (I run a lot), and feel great. I really see no point in taking vitamins as long as you eat properly. I consider them a racket.

[disneysteve]

No, antioxidants are very good for you. They have been proven to slow down the aging process.

True, but the best way to get your antioxidants and all of your other nutrients for that matter is from your diet. Eat nuts. Eat blueberries. Eat tomatoes. Eat a diverse assortment of fruits and veggies and fish and lean meats and whole grains. Get your nutrition from food, not pills.

[Frugal]

I do take calcium because pre-osteoporis runs in my family. However, I think most vitamins are probably just washed out of the body, unless they are high quality. That being said, I have taken a lot of them for years. My grandmother used to sell vitamins and take them religiously...however, I think it did not help her live longer. Too much of anything can hurt you.

[krantcents]

If you et really well covering all the food groups, you don't need vitamins. Most of us do not eat all the different food groups we should, so vitamins are important.

[sternchen]

if your doctor recommends it,

then it's not a waste of money

your body needs it

[DebbieL]

Vitamins are not waste of money it will provide us an inner strength to fight against illness..

Eating a healthy diet does it better than taking a pill. I never get sick