{"id":3517,"date":"2025-10-03T06:17:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T04:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2025-10-03T06:17:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T04:17:17","slug":"must-read-need-stay-away-vitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=3517","title":{"rendered":"Must-Read: Why You Need To Stay Away From These Vitamins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Americans have been taking multivitamin and mineral supplements since the early 1940s when the first such products became available. Today, millions of Americans continue to search for ways to boost their health and immunity through supplements.\u00a0One of the most popular ways that people try to achieve a balanced blend of essential vitamins and minerals is through taking a daily multivitamin, such as Centrum vitamins.<\/p>\n<p>Multivitamins accounted for 40 percent of all supplement purchases, which totaled $5.7 billion out of the nearly $37 billion in supplement sales in 2014 alone.<\/p>\n<p>Centrum vitamins are\u00a0the No. 1-selling multivitamins in the country but not without contention. The enormous vitamin brand is now owned by Pfizer, the largest pharmaceutical company in the world that deals mainly in manufactured chemicals. Pfizer is no stranger to controversy, fraud, and legal battles.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the drug company\u00a0was\u00a0recently\u00a0threatened to be sued over false claims about Centrum vitamins in 2012 by the consumer watchdog group\u00a0Center for Science in the Public Interest. The company settled and was forced to pull claims about breast and colon health but still clung to another controversial language on its bottles about various health-promoting benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Another concerning issue with the multivitamin market, in general, is its lack of specificity, regulation, and even standards. Multivitamins, \u201cmultis,\u201d \u201cMVMs\u201d or \u201cmultiples,\u201d as they\u2019re sometimes called, require no set standards or levels, and can blend any various cocktail of supplements to be considered a multivitamin.<\/p>\n<p>When billion-dollar companies place huge amounts of money into ad campaigns for vitamins like Pfizer does with Centrum vitamins, the ramifications for blindly taking chemically and synthetically enhanced supplements can be very damaging to your health.<\/p>\n<p>So you must ask yourself, <strong>is your multivitamin hurting or helping you<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>CENTRUM VITAMINS CONTAIN\u00a0DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES<\/p>\n<p>I have previously discussed\u00a0how vitamins have many whacky fillers \u2014 like <strong>supplements being made from shower scum<\/strong>. Would you believe some of the same chemicals used to make coal, line tin cans and propel jets might be found in your multivitamin? It\u2019s true, and it\u2019s why you should <strong>avoid these dangerous vitamin fillers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Centrum makes many claims (still) about the benefits of taking its multivitamin, from immune boosts to metabolism kicks, yet there are many additives used in these mass-market pills that can be harmful or downright toxic to your body. At least three preservatives and several color additives, along with various chemicals and additives that are toxic to your health and even carcinogenic, are found in the ingredients of Centrum vitamins.<\/p>\n<h6>CENTRUM VITAMINS\u2019 DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS LIST<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GMO Corn Starch<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The genetically modified version of corn, Bt corn, has numerous negative effects on the body and is specifically damaging to the detoxifying organs like the liver and kidneys, as well as the heart, adrenal glands, and spleen. Hepatorenal Toxicity is a concern with <strong>GMO foods<\/strong>, including GMO corn, which causes kidney failure and is typically fatal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calcium Carbonate<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0While this compound found in rocks, shells, and even pearls is sometimes used to help increase calcium levels in the body; it\u2019s also been linked to strokes and heart disease, especially in the elderly. There have been many recent studies to suggest its link to heart issues and myocardial infarction. It can also negatively interact with medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hydrogenated Oil\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014\u00a0Otherwise typically safe in their natural state, <strong>hydrogenated oils<\/strong> quickly turn toxic when processed under extreme heat, atmospheres of pressure and injections of metals. Ingesting these oils clogs the arteries, causing massive heart and arterial issues, as well as producing cholesterol to bandage artery walls that have been impacted. Because of the vascular problems, the brain is often affected, and side effects can lead to Alzheimer\u2019s and ADHD. In some cases, it can only take minutes after ingesting to start impacting your system!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food Dye Yellow 6<\/strong> \u2014 This toxic food dye is a carcinogen and can lead to allergies, tumors on the kidneys and testes, as well as chromosomal damage. It can also lead to hyperactivity, restlessness, and even ADHD. The increase in processed snack and fast foods in correlation to the rising number of children on behavioral medications cannot be dismissed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Titanium Dioxide<\/strong> \u2014 This naturally occurring mineral has recently been found to possibly be carcinogenic to humans. It\u2019s used in many products to increase whiteness, such as paints, ink, paper, and even cosmetics and toothpaste. The FDA has previously listed it as a safe pigment when 99 percent pure. However, in recent studies on rats, exposure to the dust fragments of titanium dioxide caused lung cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Polyethylene Glycol<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0This compound is often used in the manufacturing of coal-burning plants, rocket fuel as well as over-the-counter laxatives. This additive can cause hives and other allergic reactions, kidney damage and esophageal bleeding, or tears. It \u2018s also been linked to autism. One other side effect, sometimes more common in children, is called encopresis, which is a continuous leakage of semi-formed feces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3518 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CentrumGraphic1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CentrumGraphic1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CentrumGraphic1-118x300.jpg 118w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CentrumGraphic1-402x1024.jpg 402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>CHILDREN\u00a0CENTRUM VITAMINS ARE EVEN WORSE<\/h6>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe but true that Centrum vitamins\u00a0for children have\u00a0even more health hazardous ingredients than the adult multivitamins, while also including many of the same toxic additives the rest of the vitamin line carries. Who says you can\u2019t get more when ordering from the children\u2019s menu? In this case, it\u2019s certainly more than you would ever want for your children.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0When you let your child ingest anything with <strong>aspartame<\/strong>, you essentially give them a hearty dose of formaldehyde. This carcinogenic sweetener is converted to the toxic chemical, as well as methanol, once digested and can lead to as many as 40 adverse side effects, including cancer, lupus, ADD, birth defects, multiple sclerosis and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food Dye Blue 2<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0You can change the color, but you won\u2019t change the side effects. <strong>Food dyes<\/strong> and color\u00a0additives are some of the most toxic ingredients found throughout the processed food market today, especially for children. This dye, banned in Norway, has a large link to brain tumors aside from the typical menu of learning disorders and general malaise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cupric Oxide<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Cupric oxide, a copper mineral, is listed as a hazardous material in Europe. Need more reason to avoid it? It\u2019s also listed as dangerous to the environment and is the reason why we have to go to such great lengths to dispose of batteries. Even worse, kidney disease and childhood cirrhosis are a few side effects to start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zinc Oxide<\/strong> \u2014 Also classified as harmful and hazardous in Europe, zinc oxide is what makes the SPF in sunscreens \u2014 and why <strong>most sunscreens are toxic<\/strong>. It can cause constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sugar (Sucrose)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Sucrose, the common extraction of cane or beets and more commonly known as table sugar, has over 100 adverse side effects. One that sits at the top of the list is a food source for cancer. Others include obesity, hyper-anxiety, immune suppressant, diabetes, suppressor of mineral and vitamin absorption, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lactose (Milk Sugar)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Lactose\u00a0makes up about 2 percent to 8 percent\u00a0of the milk by weight. It\u2019s broken down in the stomach by specific enzymes. It\u2019s also what leads to many people to suffer from <strong>symptoms of lactose intolerance<\/strong>\u00a0or unable to digest these lactose sugars. The side effects, or being intolerant to these sugars, can lead to bloating, cramping, upset stomach, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>VITAMINS FROM REAL FOOD &amp; REAL MULTIVITAMINS<\/h6>\n<p>An ideal scenario is to get your daily vitamins and minerals through the consumption of\u00a0real, whole foods. If you plan on taking a supplement, however, you ideally should not have to reference a scientific encyclopedia to understand what\u2019s in your vitamin.<\/p>\n<p>Plan to stock your fridge and pantry with some whole foods that are more easily absorbed and processed by your system first and foremost before rushing to the supplement aisle.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>N<\/strong><strong>UTRIENT-DENSE FOODS<\/strong> TO CONSUME DAILY INCLUDE:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vegetables<\/strong> \u2014 Start here and never leave. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and <strong>phytonutrients<\/strong>, vegetables should be the most abundant source of vitamins and minerals in your diet each and every day. For every negative side effect of the additives and fillers in mass-market vitamins, there is an opposing, health-promoting benefit in vegetables. Some of the most nutrient-dense vegetables include leafy greens, broccoli, avocados Brussels sprouts, cabbage, sweet potato and watercress. The list of benefits goes on and on, which is why you must eat your veggies daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Herbs<\/strong> <em>\u2014<\/em>\u00a0Herbs are the Mighty Mouse of the food world. They\u2019re loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, phytosterols and <strong>essential oils<\/strong> that promote health\u00a0in a small package. Curcumin, found in turmeric, is one of the most powerful antioxidants known to fight against cancer, pain and brain diseases. Volatile oils found in many of the herbs have been used to fight cancers as well as many other ailments. These oils also help in weight loss, deodorizing, anxiety, digestion and more. Some of the most powerful include turmeric, garlic, parsley, basil, ginger and oregano.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fruit<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Similar to vegetables, fruits contain high amounts of vitamins and\u00a0<strong>antioxidants<\/strong>. They\u2019re a large source of folate, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. They help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Many of the \u201c<strong>superfoods<\/strong>\u201d around today are fruits. The top five most antioxidant-rich fruits are pomegranate, acai berry, maqui berry, goji berry and red grapes (particularly the skins).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sprouted Grains, Nuts, Seeds, and Beans<\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0<strong>Sprouting<\/strong> is essentially the practice of germinating seeds \u2014 whether grains, nuts, beans or other kinds of seeds \u2014 so they\u2019re easier to digest and your body can access their full nutritional profile.\u00a0A major benefit of sprouting is that it unlocks beneficial enzymes, which make all types of grains, seeds, beans and nuts easier on the digestive system. This also helps increase beneficial flora levels in the gut, so you experience less of an autoimmune type of reaction when you eat these foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organic, Grass-Fed Meat and Wild Game<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong> are essential for the body as healthy fats, and organic, grass-fed meats have high amounts of them \u2014 in fact, two to four times as much as grain-fed meat. <strong>Grass-fed meats<\/strong> and wild game are typically richer in nutrients but lower in fat and calories. Grass-fed meats are also rich\u00a0in CLA, another healthy fat that battles cancer, as well as vitamin E.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free-Range Poultry and Eggs<\/strong> \u2014 Similar to grass-fed meats, free-range poultry, and eggs contain much more nutrients and good fats than the commercial, caged variety. They contain more beta-carotene, vitamin E, and A, as well as omega\u2019s, all while having a third of the cholesterol and a quarter of the saturated fat. Free range eggs are also one of the few foods that contain vitamin D.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wild-Caught Fish<\/strong> \u2014 Wild-caught fish are much better for you and provide essential fatty acids without the increased levels of hormones, colorings and potential toxins found in many <strong>farmed fish<\/strong>. Wild-caught fish provide an excellent source of protein as well, and when eaten at least twice a week, they can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s and other diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pastured Raw Dairy<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0<strong>Raw dairy <\/strong>vastly outweighs pasteurized dairy and can help your body in many ways. Not only does it come loaded with fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and acids, but it also boosts the immune system; can help with skin, nails and hair; and helps fight cancer as well as many\u00a0digestive disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>CHOOSING TRULY HEALTHY VITAMINS<\/h6>\n<p>Sometimes a diet can still fall short so\u00a0if you do take a vitamin, make it a real food multivitamin. There are several things to remember when\u00a0you choose a vitamin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Do\u2019s<\/b>: 100 percent organic and 100 percent whole food-based, either raw or low-temperature heated. Also make sure the vitamin contains minerals, which are key to vitamin absorption.<\/li>\n<li><b>Dont\u2019s<\/b>: The label should not read any soy, gluten, corn, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, GMOs, colorings or dyes, or binders like<strong>magnesium stearate<\/strong>. You also don\u2019t want any USP-verified vitamins, which might sound good but contain synthetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>FINAL THOUGHTS ON CENTRUM VITAMINS<\/h6>\n<p>It\u2019s very important to read the labels of everything you buy, and that includes your health supplements. Not every supplement is actually \u201chealthy,\u201d particularly these Centrum vitamins.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also very important to understand the market today. Large pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer are actually the creators of multivitamins. You almost have to wonder if they want you to have negative side effects from their vitamins, so you\u2019ll then need their endless prescription medications. Otherwise, why on earth would they put so many hazardous ingredients in a \u201chealthy\u201d product, the way Pfizer does with its Centrum vitamins.<\/p>\n<p>When considering your daily intake of vitamins and minerals, it\u2019s essential to mainly\u00a0base your intake off of whole foods.\u00a0Your body knows what to do with these whole foods. If you need or want to supplement with a multivitamin, steer clear of synthetic and dangerous options\u00a0like Centrum vitamins, and choose\u00a0a high-quality, real food vitamin. Your body will certainly thank you for many years to come!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Americans have been taking multivitamin and mineral supplements since the early 1940s when the first such products became available. 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