This Incredibly Popular Supplement DAMAGES Your Blood Vessels

About this Video

• Video Title: This Incredibly Popular Supplement DAMAGES Your Blood Vessels
• Channel: Dr Brad Stanfield
• Speakers: Dr. Brad Stanfield
• Duration: 00:13:17

Introduction

This video discusses five popular supplements that research suggests cause more harm than good. Dr. Stanfield explains the potential dangers of these supplements and advises viewers to stop taking them. He focuses primarily on the negative effects of calcium supplements and then briefly covers iron, vitamin E, vitamin A, and resveratrol.

Key Takeaways

• Calcium supplements: Studies show a link between calcium supplements and increased risk of heart attacks and death, while dietary calcium intake does not show the same negative effects. The negative effects of supplements might be due to spiking blood calcium levels. Getting calcium from diet is safer.
• Iron supplements: While iron is essential, excessive intake can lead to digestive issues and organ damage. Dietary iron is preferable unless specifically prescribed by a doctor for conditions like pregnancy or heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Vitamin E supplements: Vitamin E deficiency is rare, and supplements can interfere with the benefits of exercise and potentially shorten lifespan. Dietary intake is sufficient, and the long-term effects of tocotrienols (a type of Vitamin E) are unknown.
• Vitamin A supplements: High doses of vitamin A supplements are linked to increased mortality and negative health effects like bone weakening and liver damage. Dietary intake is sufficient.
• Resveratrol supplements: Research does not support claims that resveratrol extends lifespan or improves health conditions like type 2 diabetes. It may even negatively impact the benefits of exercise.