Should You Take Supplements? What You Actually Need according to the research.

Are supplements really necessary? 💊 ‪@skindecoded-drdev‬ With so many vitamins, minerals and multivitamins available, it can be difficult to know what you actually need—and what may simply be unnecessary. In this video, I break down some of the most commonly used supplements, including **multivitamins, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin D and omega-3**, and explain: • What the recommended daily amount (RDA) actually means • Whether you can get enough from food • Food sources and approximately how much each contains • Who may benefit from supplementation • What the evidence says about their benefits and risks • What you should consider during pregnancy and breastfeeding • Why taking more isn't necessarily better • When testing or medical advice may be appropriate I have also explained the research findings. The sources used in this video and for further read, are as below- https://www.health.harvard.edu/preven... https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healt... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/cyanocob... https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/... https://www.verywellhealth.com/methyl... https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/... https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iro... https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/patient-infor... https://www.healthspan.co.uk/advice/b... https://quadram.ac.uk/vitamin-d3-conc... https://academic.oup.com/nutritionrev... https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit... https://link.springer.com/article/10.... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/... ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is intended **for general health education and information only**. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your doctor, pharmacist, dietitian, midwife or other qualified healthcare professional. Nutritional requirements vary between individuals. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition, have symptoms of a deficiency, or are considering high-dose supplementation, please speak to an appropriate healthcare professional before starting or changing supplements. *Do not stop prescribed medication or treatment based on information in this video.* The information in this video is based on available scientific evidence and guidelines at the time of publication. Individual studies may have limitations, and recommendations can change as new evidence becomes available. Dr Dev | SkinDecoded ‪@skindecoded-drdev‬ Evidence-based skincare, hair loss & health explained simply. #Supplements #Vitamins #Nutrition #VitaminB12 #Iron #VitaminD #Omega3 #Multivitamins #PregnancyNutrition #HealthTips #EvidenceBasedMedicine #DoctorExplains