FTV News / Zheng Zhuyun and Zhuang Baihua from New Taipei
To improve immunity for the prevention of epidemics, nutritionists recommend supplementing with vitamin B, C or D3. However, the National Institute of Health recently published a study that long-term use of vitamin D3 in the elderly may increase the risk of dementia, making many people fear taking it. However, the pharmacist explained that the National Institute of Health is experimenting with “active” vitamin D, but the dietary supplements generally sold on the market are “inactive” D. The two are different and the public need not worry.
Happy mid-autumn barbecue! However, the command center is concerned that there will be consecutive false rallies and the outbreak could peak. But to improve immunity, pharmacists also recommend supplementing with vitamin C or D in moderation.
Pharmacist You Junkai said, “We have an adequate amount of D3 supplements to maintain a certain concentration of D3 in the body, which will actually help improve our immunity.”
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According to the National Nutrition and Health Survey, the most deficient nutrient among the Chinese is vitamin D. Among them, men aged 13 to 44 and men over 45 account for 60% and 40, respectively. % and women reach 80% and 60%. However, the National Institutes of Health recently published a study, but it reminded seniors that long-term use of vitamin D3 can increase the risk of dementia and raise concerns in the public.
Pharmacist You Junkai said: “The D3 used in the experiment is active. It is true that in some experiments there is an increased risk of dementia, but if you are taking normal D3, there is no problem with inactive D3.” .
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The pharmacist specifically made it clear that the general health products on the market are “inactive” formulas, so don’t worry too much. There is also a step to be skipped on how to identify active vitamin D is a prescription drug, printed with a “drug license number”, and the unit is just “µg”. The “inactive” vitamin D unit in natural foods is “IU” or “µg”. Faced with the unknown epidemic situation, adequate dietary supplements can better resist the threat of the virus.
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