Fitness
Ask the doctor: I take a lot of daily supplements. Should I reduce it to an all-in-one tablet?
GP Jennifer Grant answers your medical queries
For most people, consuming a nutritious diet is more important than supplementation. Photo: Getty
Question: I like taking supplements and currently have about 9-10 containers on my kitchen counter (vitamin C, vitamin D, iron tablets, selenium, tablets for bones etc) — I quite like my routine of taking them every day but it is a bit of a faff. I wonder would any of the fancy subscription, personalised vitamin subscriptions which do a survey then come up with an ‘all-in-one’ vitamin be better? It would be less packaging but I wonder if they are less effective?
Dr Grant replies: In short, these expensive heavily marketed online multivitamin subscriptions have limited (if any) clinical data supporting their ‘superior’ efficacy, so I recommend you keep your money in your bank account.
From Stadium to Screen: How Technology is Changing Sports Viewing
20/7/2024 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Flemington, Flemington Cup day
Indian tech hub Karnataka state’s move to reserve jobs for locals not finalised, chief minister says
Financial picture dramatically improves for Shamrock Rovers in 48 hours with Sinclair Armstrong deal and European win
Our fashion editor’s favourite affordable bag is 20% off today
Jay Shah’s Big Decision Hovers Over Cricket’s Associate Member Directors Election
Budget shampoo that adds MAJOR volume boost is on sale for Amazon Prime Day: ‘Your hair feels fuller and thicker’
Being active on your commute lowers risk of disease and mental health
Tiger Woods cops brutal Open schedule as full Round 1 tee times revealed
