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They reduce the weight of your wallet so you don't have to carry all that heavy cash around. Laffy Kat Apr 2019 #1
An exception: Folic Acid supplements DO prevent neural tube defects. hlthe2b Apr 2019 #2
And is needed by people who have a rare genetic mutation... Xolodno Apr 2019 #17
I think you mean genetic mutations which cause one not to absorb folic acid... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #19
A shitload of people walk around with potassium and iodine deficiencies. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #20
That's anecdotal Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #27
It depends on who does the peer-reviewing, and which groups receive university funding from PhRMA TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #35
I said peer-reviewed, INDEPENDENT research Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #36
They all look independent until a deep dive is performed. Then, half research funding is from PhRMA. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #37
That is totally false Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #39
That's nice. Some are legit some are influenced by PhRMA and some are controlled by it. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #40
So nothing to back up your claims? Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #48
The research I did, I passed along. I am not putting those charges out there as a private citizen. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #49
More baseless claims Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #52
I knew I would get a response, it was predictable. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #53
yep Celerity Apr 2019 #60
And I knew any link provided would not prove your broad, false claim Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #61
Your replies are becoming a parody of themselves. Earlier you fought my anecdotal claim w/your own. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #63
Projection in its full flower again Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #67
Fail. TheBlackAdder Apr 2019 #68
One word responses are ... Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #70
Magnesium supplements seem to have Loki Liesmith Apr 2019 #3
I've received the same advice from medical professionals. hunter Apr 2019 #8
They help some folks relax and sleep better too n/t TexasBushwhacker Apr 2019 #13
That's a real effect greymattermom Apr 2019 #28
Was told during my physical last week to take some magnesium. Did for a few days Liberal In Texas Apr 2019 #44
Yeah magnesium can make me a little queasy Loki Liesmith Apr 2019 #47
This is pretty much a garbage article. SlogginThroughIt Apr 2019 #4
I have personal experience that contradicts the article. Blue_true Apr 2019 #42
Bullshit. These studies don't show a damn thing one way or another. triron Apr 2019 #5
Life Extension sells products and services Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #29
Here's a question, 'Why?' ck4829 Apr 2019 #6
More likely still, those advised to take Ca+ sups by health practitioners suffered osteoporosis Maru Kitteh Apr 2019 #25
Exactly. And it is almost impossible to get as much calcium as required without taking in spooky3 Apr 2019 #51
Daily "normal" supplements are just that, supplemental... Wounded Bear Apr 2019 #7
Yes eat a good diet, preferably organic and gluten free. triron Apr 2019 #11
Maybe you should consider Ray Kurzweil's regimen of supplements: triron Apr 2019 #9
I hear snake oil cures what ills too Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #31
Take this wih a grain of - something - ha OhZone Apr 2019 #10
Yep. You speak from experience. Each of us is unique and benefits from different triron Apr 2019 #12
Oh btw, Wellstone ruled Apr 2019 #14
They've been good for me Raine Apr 2019 #15
+1000 Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #16
They've been good for me too. BuddhaGirl Apr 2019 #50
This is pretty much on par with most of the recent scientific studies Quixote1818 Apr 2019 #18
I use many vitamins and supplements abqtommy Apr 2019 #21
I take a thyroid health mercuryblues Apr 2019 #22
1978... TexasBlueDog Apr 2019 #23
Hah! Never thought of it that way FakeNoose Apr 2019 #33
This doesn't mean specific supplements don't help specific people. pnwmom Apr 2019 #24
Or benefits other than longer life zipplewrath Apr 2019 #26
I am grateful my Dr. KT2000 Apr 2019 #30
Did your doctor prescribe it FakeNoose Apr 2019 #34
he gave me the first KT2000 Apr 2019 #55
Good to see supplements worked for you. Some have worked for me. Blue_true Apr 2019 #43
that works two ways though KT2000 Apr 2019 #56
I fully agree with your post. But I still believe that in SOME cases, refined medicinals are best. Blue_true Apr 2019 #69
The dietary supplement industry is just a big con Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #32
Sid. Were the supplements one or two steps removed from the plant, or were they refined, laboratory Blue_true Apr 2019 #38
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, my oncologist prescribed OTC vit D3 MoonRiver Apr 2019 #41
Sure it's better to get the nutrients from foods rather than taking supplements, but mtnsnake Apr 2019 #45
And in 5-10 years another study will contradict that. MicaelS Apr 2019 #46
Depends on the supplement. MarvinGardens Apr 2019 #54
They do if you deficient in a necessary vitamin or mineral from certain situations or conditions ismnotwasm Apr 2019 #57
dodgy as hell anti-science post, making a universal statement off a very limited study Celerity Apr 2019 #58
Well, my internist says take the calcium and multi, so I do. They know more than I do. lindysalsagal Apr 2019 #59
Niacin will definitely get your cholesterol numbers down and it's an ingredient in cholesterol meds womanofthehills Apr 2019 #62
All I know is if I didn't take Vitamin D in the winter I'd be jumping off a bridge. Vinca Apr 2019 #64
D3 for me too! We hardly get any sun all winter. Greybnk48 Apr 2019 #65
If you're taking statins, you need to be taking COQ10 or Ubiquinol because the statins deplete tanyev Apr 2019 #66
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