vitamins and supplements do you partake and do they make a difference?

doesnt

An old thread Ankers, but I take a vitamin D ( the sunshine pill) plus a multi vitamin pill and a fish oil capsule.Along with a reasonably balanced diet and a glass of and I feel ok most of the time.

I found the programme Trust me I'm a Doctor very good in that they have done some tests on vitamins and smoothies and debunked a lot of myths.

One was even about Glucosamine which is very popular and when tested against a placebo both the group taking Glucosamine and those taking the placebo reported back equal benefits

JamesFidler To say that lack of food causes malnutrition is a bit like saying water gets you wet.
Not that I am belittling the problems caused by inadequate nutrition or the lack of clean water in any way. Or saying anything against the wonderful work done by voluntary agencies in Africa and elsewhere.
A doctor (?) on WH talking about osteoporosis said recently that she thought everybody over the age of 55 and all children should take Vit D to help protect their bones.

Yes, I know glucosamine doesn't work but I believe it helps me, so of course feel better when taking it. Mind over matter is a wonderful thing! We also take a general multi-vit for over-60's and zinc.

I suffered from very bad foot and leg cramps last year [long story] and was recommended Magnesium tablets. Result! I don't need to take them now fortunately

I take Vit D
Cod liver oil and calcium
Vit C

I've got vitamin D, it's on the kitchen worktop....it's been there a long time

In answer to Ankers question 'incorrect'

No Vit C at all and no dietry fibre either Ankers

Trust me I'm a Doctor is very bad populist science, based as it was on very small sample sizes and too short a testing time, Good studies need time and numbers or the results could simply be random.

Thanks Anya.

But not bad if that is the only things missing.

A potato? I have heard the same thing said about a potato.

You could always Google it, Ankers.

I googled about the egg, and it didnt say. So not going to google a potato as well.

Plus I can be sure that a few certain posters will always answer me!
[not meaning you Anya, though I did guessit would be you who would give me the correct answer].

You know us all so well, Ankers - glad to hear you're keeping your records up to date

My brain does not require reminders Ana.
And it sees patterns naturally.

Actually I suppose that is not quite right. It defintely sees patterns. And doesnt require many reminders I suppose is a better way of putting it.
I cant help it. That is the way I am made.

Yes, so does mine. And I have a very long memory...

Ana it's obvious that my friend Ankers recognises genius when she sees it.

Absolutely Anya

Small sample sizes and short timescales are as you say not definitive Anya but they do make mention and reference more definitive studies.

I always chuckle when I see beauty products advertised and they say something like 96% said their skin looks better and in teeny tiny print it says sample size :76 !!

But Anya, you haven't told Ankers about the nutritional value of a potato! You are letting her/him down!

Here you are Ankers

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/13/the-secret-to-longevity-is-eating-two-raw-eggs-a-day-says-newly/

Deficient in vitamins A, B-12, D and E, as well as calcium Ana

Apologies to Ankers for the delay I was busy with my Latin verbs.