[troutman]

Originally Posted by Johnhitbox

Ya, vitamin is actually super important to take. Especially during the winter season. Depression rates are at their highest

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The growing body of medical evidence is that vitamins and supplements are useless for most people, unless they have particular deficiencies.

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/rou...ostly-useless/

The bottom line message for the average person is this:

There is essentially no benefit to routine supplementation, and there may be some risks. You are far better off saving your money, and spending it on fresh produce. Have a varied diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and you are overwhelmingly likely to get all the nutrition you need.

For those with special needs or if you have any questions, simply consult your physician. Targeted supplementation based on specific needs and measured blood levels is the way to go.

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/whe...s-supplements/

The use of supplements is, for most people, not supported by science. There is little consumer protection, even less evidence of benefit, and even some evidence of harm.

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-supplement-con/
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the...-of-vitamin-d/

Multiple studies, summarized in a systematic review and meta-analysis, have found that lower vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of depression. Trials that have studied supplementation have been difficult to interpret owing to multiple sources of bias. Systematic reviews are conflicting. At best, vitamin D may have a small effect on patients with clear depression, but the evidence is still unclear. Vitamin D has no effect on well-being in the general population who do not have clear depression, even when vitamin D levels are low.