12/20/2025
๐ Think vitamins are a magic fix for your health? Think again!
An extensive study published in JAMA in 2019 examined the use of supplements and their impact on overall health outcomes in 37,958 adults.
The results were eye-opening:
๐ Most vitamin and mineral supplements didnโt reduce the risk of chronic diseases or death.
๐ Only a few supplements, like calcium with vitamin D, showed modest benefits in specific groups, but theyโre not a substitute for a healthy diet.
The takeaway?
Relying on supplements alone wonโt make up for poor nutrition.
Whole foods still provide the nutrients, fiber, and bioactive compounds that supplements simply canโt replicate.
โจ Tips for getting nutrients the right way:
โ๏ธ Prioritize a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
โ๏ธ Use supplements only when prescribed by your healthcare provider.
โ๏ธ Focus on lifestyle habits like physical activity, sleep, and stress management; these have proven impacts on health.
๐ฑ Your health isnโt in a pill, itโs in your plate.
Less capsules. More vegetables.
Start nourishing your body with real foods today!
PMID: 31687096
