Originally Posted by
Machka
We could quibble on the specifics -- but I completely agree on the overall point here.
As Nutrilogic agrees, supplements should be supplements.
For myself:
I take CoQ10 to compensate for its depletion caused by taking statin. But, I found that the typical doses of that supplement were too low. I had to take 200 mg twice daily to get enough and keep enough in my system to have the strength I needed. But for the last 6 months I have not been taking the statin and, depending on what my cardiologist says, may stop it permanently. If I do, then I will evaluate the CoQ10 to replace age related deficiencies (I am 63).
Also, I take vitamin D3 to compensate for both low dietary intake as well as low blood levels of that vitamin.
Finally, I take a multi-vitamin with minerals as a general insurance policy. But, frankly I am not too fussy about which one I take -- I look at them more as a generic commodity rather than some miracle drug...