Many Americans take dietary supplements, but it’s important to be aware of how certain combinations can affect health. Calcium and magnesium, iron and green tea, vitamin C and vitamin B12 are some examples of supplements that should not be taken simultaneously due to absorption issues or potential harm. Fish oil and ginkgo biloba both have blood-thinning properties and can increase the risk of bleeding when taken together. Copper and zinc should be spaced out as they compete for absorption in the body. Vitamin E and vitamin K can have a negative effect on blood clotting when taken together. Lastly, vitamin C and copper can result in highly reactive radicals that may cause kidney damage. Before taking any supplements, consulting a healthcare professional is recommended. Always be cautious about the combinations of supplements you are taking for your overall health.
Vocabulary List:
- Supplements (noun): Additional substances taken to enhance one's diet or health.
- Combinations (noun): Mixtures of different elements or substances.
- Absorption (noun): The process of taking something in, like nutrients into the body.
- Harm (noun): Damage or injury caused by an external force.
- Bleeding (noun): The process of losing blood from the body.
- Compete (verb): To strive against others to obtain something.
