Episode #29 Multivitamins And Supplements: Are They Really Beneficial?

You probably grew up taking your multivitamin pills everyday, just like what your parents told you to, believing that they're good for you and they can lengthen your life. Well, guess what? A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine talks about how your standard, synthetic multivitamins and supplements have no significant effect on your health and particularly on your cardiovascular condition. Results also show that the vitamins do not prevent mortality or help decrease disease risks. But there’s so much more to discuss about this issue – and so to understand it better, we talk with “health geek” Ben Greenfield, an author, coach, speaker and former bodybuilder and ironman triathlete. Ben is best known for his science-based approach towards life and nutrition, and he works with a wide range of fitness enthusiasts, from athletes to CEOs to soccer moms to average individuals wanting their body to perform at peak capacity. You can easily find him on Twitter bringing light on topics and issues concerning health and fitness. In this podcast: The truth about multivitamins: Are they beneficial? Are they a waste of time? And can you find a good one?The effects of taking synthetic, toxin- and chemical-filled vitaminsDiet, environment, physical activities, lifestyle and other factors that determine if you need extra micro-nutrientsTips on finding high-quality multivitamins: Third-party certification, ingredients review, testing sourcesNavigating the worrisome world of supplements and seeing the “unique” position of Dr. OzAdaptogenic herbs explained: Different uses from longevity to libido to performance to stress resilience to cortisol levelsA primer on how to use the pool for injury recoveryIs it good for women over 40 to go for intensive aerobic exercise?