Vitamins
and food supplements
are essential to contribute to a diet that provides health benefits, in cases of a deficit, a regimen or medical recommendation.
But just like medicines, some supplements
should never be mixed.
It's clear that supplements can provide health improvements, but they also carry some risks that are less well-known and less well-recognized.
In fact, they can
alter laboratory tests
and later lead to a wrong diagnosis and treatment.
Or even worse, have a negative effect during surgery.
Supplements must be prescribed by doctors in special cases.
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That is why it is always vital
to consult a doctor before making a decision about which supplements
to incorporate into
the diet-
"If this premise is not met, it makes no sense to use food supplements because they would have no effect," stresses Jesús Rodríguez, professor of Physiology and director of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology at the University of Granada.
Along these lines, taking more than one supplement, or if we mix them, we must be alert to possible dangers.
Supplements that should not be mixed: magnesium and calcium
Magnesium
is an essential mineral
for human nutrition, necessary for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.
“Helps maintain normal
muscle and nerve
function , supports a healthy immune system, keeps the
heartbeat
steady , and helps
bones
stay strong,” summarizes
MedlinePlus, the US National Library of Medicine.
Magnesium is an indispensable mineral.
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"Also -adds the health site- it helps to adjust glucose levels in the blood and in the production of energy and protein"
Magnesium is found in the following foods:
Vegetables
Legumes
Walnuts
Seeds
Whole grains
Magnesium deficiency can cause osteoporosis.
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Being magnesium deficient is associated with:
Heart
disease
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Gastrointestinal diseases
For its part, “
calcium is a mineral
that the body needs to develop and maintain strong bones.
The heart, muscles, and nerves also need it to function properly," warns
the Mayo Clinic
.
Calcium can be found in foods like:
Milk
Yoghurt
Cheese
Dairy foods that contain calcium.
Not getting enough calcium can cause
Reduced bone strength
Osteoporosis
"Taking both minerals together can result in
decreased magnesium absorption
if we take very high doses of calcium (2,600 mg daily)," explains dietitian nutritionist Toby Amidor in
Health
.
And they advise that those people with a high risk of magnesium deficiency who use calcium supplements take the latter
at bedtime and not during a meal.
"It happens that taking the calcium supplement during a meal could negatively affect the amount of magnesium that is ingested in the diet," the professional also warns according to
The Objective.
Supplements are key in case of any deficit.
Iron and green tea are not consumed together
“
Iron
is a mineral necessary for growth that the body uses to make hemoglobin, a
protein in red blood cells
that carries oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body.
Also, to create
myoglobin
, a protein that supplies oxygen to muscles, as well as hormones and connective tissue," explains the publication of the
United States National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Iron supplements are recommended for cases such as:
Iron deficiency anemia
Cancer
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pregnant women
Green tea is one of the most recommended for its health benefits.
As for
green tea
, usually consumed in the form of an infusion, it has become more popular in recent years due to beliefs about
its effects:
Improve alertness
Relieve digestive symptoms and headaches
Protect against heart disease
Contribute to weight loss
In detail, the fruits and vegetables with the most vitamin C.
Beyond its benefits, taking green tea along with iron can
reduce absorption of the mineral
.
Better to consume them both separately, at
different times of the day
, the specialists sign.
Do not mix vitamin C and copper
Vitamin
C
serves to synthesize skin collagen and provide greater elasticity to tissues, in addition to
"healing wounds and forming scar tissue.
But also, according to scientists from the
University of Colorado
, it helps obese people and cardiovascular patients, since they discovered that taking daily supplements of 500 mg of vitamin C is
as beneficial for the heart as regular exercise.
Copper is a mineral related to
energy production and the creation of connective tissue
, which is made up of cells, fibers, and a gelatinous substance.
Vitamin C and copper supplement.
What you need to know.
It is recommended for those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases or Alzheimer's.
“There is evidence that taking large amounts of vitamin C (more than 1,500 mg) may reduce copper absorption.
The finding was based on research carried out among young men, and it is likely that it only affects people whose copper intake is low, “adds the nutritionist.
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