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Patmuscled · 03-18-2009, 10:47 AM

I've always been telling people that if they want to die at the age of 100, they should take vitamin C, vitamin E and fish oil.

I'm a big fan of Vitamin C and I can attest to its effectiveness. But lately there are numerous studies that vitamin E can cause early death, that we should avoid taking vitamin E. It seems like the contradicting studies in health and medicine is never-ending.

And it is not only vitamin E but vitamin supplements in general that the studies are telling us to avoid. But in these studies I've read, vitmain C is one of the very few vitamins that is supposedly safe and recommendable.

I'm not saying we believe these studies and take it as conclusive without a grain of salt. Many I'm sure are disputing it. As in all things, moderation is the key. And if there is one vitamin that I will recommend for as long as I breathe, it's got to be vitamin C!

03-18-2009, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Patmuscled Regular Poster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Galaxy Gender: Male Training Exp: 20+ Years Current Goal: Other Photos: Patmuscled's Gallery Posts: 287 Rep Power: 6	I've always been telling people that if they want to die at the age of 100, they should take vitamin C, vitamin E and fish oil. I'm a big fan of Vitamin C and I can attest to its effectiveness. But lately there are numerous studies that vitamin E can cause early death, that we should avoid taking vitamin E. It seems like the contradicting studies in health and medicine is never-ending. And it is not only vitamin E but vitamin supplements in general that the studies are telling us to avoid. But in these studies I've read, vitmain C is one of the very few vitamins that is supposedly safe and recommendable. I'm not saying we believe these studies and take it as conclusive without a grain of salt. Many I'm sure are disputing it. As in all things, moderation is the key. And if there is one vitamin that I will recommend for as long as I breathe, it's got to be vitamin C!