Higher intakes of vitamins D and B12 may increase the risk of many chronic diseases. This has been shown by a study published in the journal. BMC Public Health.
25 thousand women between the ages of 35 and 69 from England participated in the research. Patients with multiple chronic conditions, on average, weighed more than their height, had lower levels of education, and were more likely to be single or widowed than their peers. Multimorbidity, or the presence of more than one chronic disease, increases the risk of premature death, hospitalization, disability, and depression.
The results showed that higher intake of vitamin B12, vitamin D, protein and energy may increase the risk of multiple diseases, but higher intake of vitamin C may reduce it. Iron intake reduced the risk of multiple diseases in women under 60 years of age.
More research is needed to determine whether the risk of multimorbidity can be reduced by taking the studied nutrients or limiting them in food. Overeating and excessive consumption of alcohol, meat and snacks have previously been shown to contribute to the development of multiple diseases. Consuming fruits, vegetables and whole grains is associated with reduced risk, as is a Mediterranean diet and increased calcium and potassium intake. Lutein and zeaxanthin may also have shown benefits in protecting against multiple diseases in various studies.
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