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Vitamins Coverage

There's new evidence that multivitamins can have a very real impact on your memory.

WRAL APP ON YOUR TV OR STREAMING DEVICE. >> MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TAKE MULTI VITAMINS AND NOW THERE IS EVIDENCE IT CAN HAVE A VERY REAL EFFECT ON YOUR MEMORY. NBC STEPHANIE GOSK SHARES THE FINDINGS OF A NEW STUDY. >> A HEALTHY DIET IS GOOD FOR THE BODY AND ALSO GOOD FOR THE MIND AND MULTI VITAMINS COULD PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE. IT'S BIOLOGICALLY PLAUSIBLE BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT NUTRITION IS SO IMPORTANT FOR OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH. A NEW STUDY DIRECTED BY MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM FOUND THAT PARTICIPANTS TAKING MULTIVITAMINS DAILY PREVENTED MEMORY LOSS AND SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS OF COGNITIVE AGING BY THE EQUIVALENT OF 2 YEARS COMPARED TO A PLACEBO GROUP. >> WE FOUND THE STRONGEST BENEFITS FOR MEMORY AND SLOWING OF AGE RELATED MEMORY. LAST ONE IN 9 ADULTS SAY THEY'VE EXPERIENCED CONFUSION OR MEMORY LOSS ACCORDING TO THE CDC BY 2060, THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE AGED 65 AND OLDER WITH ALZHEIMER'S IS PROJECTED TO REACH NEARLY 14 MILLION. WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER RELATED DEMENTIA, THAT'S NOT NORMAL AGING. AND THOSE DISEASES ARE FATAL. IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT THAT WE THINK ABOUT STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION. WE THINK ABOUT STRATEGIES AAS SUCH AS AS ENGAGING IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TO KEEP OUR BRAIN AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN. AS LONG AS WE CAN. >> THE RESEARCHERS WHO CONDUCTED THE MULTIVITAMIN STUDY ARE ENCOURAGED BY THE FINDINGS BECAUSE IT IS A CHEAP AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE OPTION FOR MOST PEOPLE. >> BUT THEY CAUTION THAT THE SUPPLEMENTS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOOD NUTRITION, BUT PEOPLE SHOULD STILL EAT THEIR SPINACH. >> ABSOLUTELY. WE ARE SAYING THAT FAULTY VITAMINS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS WILL NEVER BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY DIET, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EVERYTHING LIKE THAT. THAT IS REALLY KEY. THE BEST TIME TO TAKE ACTION, DOCTORS SAY IS BEFORE COGNITIVE DECLINE BEGINS. >> STEPHANIE GOSK REPORTING IN THE STUDY DOESN'T ISSUE ANY GUIDELINES ON USAGE, BUT DOCTORS EMPHASIZE, AS YOU HEARD THERE, THERE ARE PROACTIVE STEPS PEOPLE CAN TAKE TO SLOW

Multivitamins appear to slow cognitive decline

Many people turn to vitamins and dietary supplements to improve nutrient deficiencies or general health. Five On Your Side looked at the research to see if they actually work and what health risks they may cause.

SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, WRAL NEWS COVERAGE. YOU CAN GO. >> MANY PEOPLE TURN TO VITAMINS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS TO IMPROVE NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES OR GENERAL HEALTH. BUT IF YOU'RE ONE OF THEM, LISTEN UP. 5 ON YOUR SIDE WENT TO FIND OUT IF THEY REALLY WORK. >> WE NOTE THAT FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE ADD TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, SUPPLEMENTS HELP OR HINDER THAT CONSUMER REPORTS DUG INTO THE LATEST EVIDENCE. FROM TRAFFIC TO WORK TO KIDS. IT'S HARD TO STAY HEALTHY IN THE TRIANGLE AND BEYOND TO WITH HER. GO GO GO LIFESTYLE. >> SO MOST OF US TURN FOR A LITTLE HELP. ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY CONSUMER REPORTS, 60 PER CENT OF ADULTS IN THE U.S. TAKE A VITAMIN. IT'S DIFFICULT TO KNOW IF A SETTLEMENT IS ACTUALLY WORKING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE MAKING MEDICATION OR LIFESTYLE CHANGES. AT THE SAME TIME, BESIDES VITAMINS, A MULTI VITAMINS, THE MOST POPULAR SUPPLEMENTS AMERICANS TAKE TO SUPPORT OVERALL HEALTH. OUR FISH, OIL, CALCIUM AND PROBIOTICS. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT TAKING FISH OIL CAN HELP REDUCE INFLAMMATION. THAT CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS CAN HELP WITH BONE HEALTH. AND THE PROBIOTICS CAN TREAT DIARRHEA FROM TAKING ANTIBIOTICS. BUT SO FAR, NO RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES. >> THE PROBIOTICS ACTUALLY IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH WHEN IT COMES TO SUPPLEMENTS TAKEN TO STRENGTHEN IMMUNITY. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR IS INC, BUT UNLESS YOU ARE ACTUALLY ZINC DEFICIENT, YOU'RE PROBABLY GETTING THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT BY EATING A BALANCED DIET IS ALSO EVIDENCE THAT A DIET RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS SUCH AS BERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, PUMPKINS, CARROTS IN CHRISTOPHER'S VEGETABLES MAY SUPPORT BRAIN HEALTH. MELATONIN WAS BY FAR THE MOST POPULAR SUPPLEMENT FOR SLEEP, TAKING MELATONIN CAN HELP YOU FALL ASLEEP ABOUT 7 MINUTES FASTER. THE STUDY SHOWS PARTICULARLY HELPFUL FOR THOSE WITH JET LAG OR SLEEP DISORDERS THAT AVOID INTERFERING WITH THE BODY'S OWN NATURAL PRODUCTION OF IT. >> AVOID TAKING HIGH DOSES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME AFTER 10, COLLAGEN WAS THE SECOND MOST COMMON SUPPLEMENT TAKEN IN THE SURVEY TO MAKE HAIR SKIN AND NAILS HEALTH YEAR. >> BUT SOME SUPPLEMENTS COME WITH SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS LIKE LIVER DAMAGE, KEELY ARTHUR, 5 ON YOUR SIDE. AND IN GENERAL RISK INCREASES THE LARGER, THE

Which supplements really help your health?

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Many people turn to vitamins and dietary supplements to improve nutrient deficiencies or general health. Are you one of them? Do they really work, or are they a waste of money, and even dangerous? A new survey from Consumer Reports shines the light on some of the most popular supplements, with findings that might surprise you.

5 On Your Side shares how to know if your vitamins are safe

Vitamins

Millions of people swear by the vitamin and mineral bottle lining the aisles of stores. but are there any benefits to taking them? Or are you just wasting your money? A new report may have you thinking twice. 

<p>americans love their supplements taken by 31% of adults in the U. S. A. Whopping 80 million people. These pills powders and liquids are part of a $50 billion industry domestically. But are you getting your money's worth? The US preventive services task force which is a non government independent panel of evidence based medicine experts reviewed 80 for studies involving hundreds of thousands of people over 30 years. The task force concluded there was little or no benefit in using vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and death you really don't need to take them. Dr Peter Cohen studies the safety of supplements at Harvard Medical School. He believes they do have an important place in medicine like for people with certain digestive diseases following specific restrictive diets or on medications that interfere with nutrient absorption. But he says they're not for everyone. I'm a big fan of multivitamins but it's when patients really need them for most healthy people. There's just no reason to take these every day. Not everyone agrees with the task force's findings, their narrow specific recommendations for health care providers. Andrea wong a PhD researcher leads scientific and regulatory affairs for the Council for responsible nutrition, a trade group that represents more than 100 80 manufacturers and suppliers of dietary supplements. Those studies are limited. She says there's growing evidence multivitamins can be beneficial. Multivitamin use can reduce the risk of cataracts. There's also recent research showing that multivitamin use can reduce the risk of cognitive decline according to wong supplements can also feel critical nutritional gaps in a person's diet. People can really benefit from getting their nutrients and unfortunately so many of us aren't getting enough still dr Cohen says save your money if you're healthy and eating a fairly balanced diet. Do you think supplements are a waste of money? I do when your patients come to you and say I would really like to take a multivitamin or a mineral supplement. What's your advice? And I'd rather than spend that extra amount of money on healthier food despite their differences, both experts can't agree. A multivitamin isn't a shortcut to good health. I would think twice about taking a multivitamin because honestly it's not going to replace fruits and vegetables, but it's important to do the other hard work, getting a good night's sleep, getting your exercise, trying to eat as best as you can and going to see your health care provider. It's one part of that puzzle. It's not meant to be the only solution. You can't just eat hot cheetos and take a vitamin and call it a day. I wish we could. But nothing in life is that simple, is it?</p>

A breakdown of the costs, benefits of vitamins 

Multivitamins have little health benefit

Clorox Co. plans to move the headquarters of its vitamins and supplements business to Durham, creating 158 jobs, officials said Tuesday.

Clorox moving vitamin, supplement business to Durham

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Lyndada teaches users the ABC's to help boost the immune system. Follow Lyndada's Instagram: @lyndadawellness. She's offering free classes.

I'm here to help you boost your new system with the A B. C's. What maybe sees what's the outfit has to do with my help. Everything has to do with vitamins and how you're able to get that naturally sourced with views in just fruits and other natural elements, especially the summer time. So let's break down what I'm saying. Vitamin A. The benefits of vitamin A share this with you is to provide healthy skin, teeth and bones. Remember the carrots eating carrot? Help me with eyes. Best way to get source for vitamin A proof that this arch example papayas, mangos can alos. That's how you get vitamin A vitamin B. Wonderful find. And the benefits is for cellular metabolism, increased energy levels, better digestion and a healthy appetite that you know that vitamin B six. B 12. We have a complex and we could get a national source. There's my favorite fruit avocados. You can also get it in apples and Citrus as well, but I want to keep the cities for the next one, which is fighting a steep. Everyone's pretty familiar with vitamin C. Vitamin C could get at the source of oranges. I love retention. Call this Mother Nature's candy candy, and the benefits of that includes tissue appear collagen production, New booster and we're going to Vitamin D. Bring one vitamin D regulation, new function, wound healing, treat the common coal and also prevents act that's vitamin deep. But what do you get that nationally source without fruits? Very special about this by the sunshine being out in the sun because we've been locked down. Warranty. Getting my 17 could be some of it that that's what you do. That again, this power food right here, just avocados and pumpkin indeed. And then finally what I say C stands for the sink sink. Absolutely still with running off coal. We only know that regulation needed function and also as a metaphor. I like to do like a woman with zinc, because typically you found other foods. But for me, I like this supplemented. So if, for instance, you have, you know sensitivities to certain boots, do the best you can supplement. Get national source influence go for it is a great way to boost your immune system. Keep yourself strong, keep yourself healthy and that you can stay indoors. Keep yourself safe. Who stepped guys, friends

Boost immune system with ABC's

Many consumers assume supplemental vitamins are safe, regulated, and effective. A Consumer Reports' investigation reveals that's not always the case. Consumer Reports Health Editor, Kevin Loria, said, "we simply don't have enough evidence to show how safe or effective many of these supplements are," said Loria. 

Consumer Report investigates safety of supplemental vitamins

Many of us exercise and diet to stay healthy, and millions are spending billions of dollars on supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and even botanicals like turmeric or ginger. While many people assume that supplements are safe, a Consumer Reports investigation reveals that's not always the case. What's more, shoppers can't be sure of their potency or purity, or if they really work.

Not all botanical supplements are good for you

4,600 children go to the emergency room each year because of dietary supplements, which aren't required to come in child-resistant packaging, according to the NIH.

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What parents need to know about gummy vitamins

It's hard to miss the advertisements hawking supplements for children these days. So it's no surprise that melatonin, gummy vitamins, fortified toddler milks and more are becoming increasingly popular with parents.