Whether or not to take vitamin, herbal and mineral supplements can stir up more controversy than just about anything.
Some people say, with great conviction, that all they do is create expensive urine.
Others say, with equal belief, that their health and energy are totally dependent upon the supplements they take. Statistics tell us that over half of Americans use dietary supplements on a regular basis. At the same time, if you feel you benefit from their intake, then by all means continue as long as you aren't overdosing on them. Research conducted on dietary supplements is not held to the same standards that apply to other nonprescription drugs, such as aspirin or laxatives. For quite a while beta carotene was marketed as an important antioxidant protecting against coronary disease.