It’s that time of year, when colds and the flu run rampant.
There’s always precautionary measures to prevent getting
bedridden. Washing your hands. Drinking whiskey. Or, remaining a
recluse, like yours truly. But, many companies will make you
believe that ingesting endless amounts of vitamins and minerals
will keep you fit, healthy and strong. They also make claims
that taking said vitamins and minerals will prevent various
forms of of cancer and heart attacks. And, we’re falling for it,
even in these tough economic times. During the last several
years, the vitamin industry has had annual of sales $23 billion.
People are even choosing vitamins over prescription drugs, and
fruits and veggies, because of their lower cost. Unfortunately,
it’s bologna. Research after research has found that vitamins
and minerals can actually increase death. Patients suffering
from colon, esophageal, gastric, pancreatic and liver cancer had
a 6% higher death rate when taking beta carotene, selenium and
vitamins A, C and E, compare