5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take After 50 #supplements #after50 #health

As we age, certain supplements can do more harm than good. What once supported energy and health may now contribute to toxicity, organ stress, or imbalances. Here are five supplements that should be avoided or used with caution after 50:

❗ 1. Iron – Iron supplements / Liver
After menopause, iron needs drop, and excess iron can build up.

Too much iron is linked to oxidative stress, liver damage, and even a higher risk of infections.

People with genetic conditions like hemochromatosis are at even greater risk.

✅ Get iron from food if needed (like red meat or liver)
❌ Avoid supplements unless you’ve been diagnosed with anemia and tested low in ferritin.

❗ 2. Vitamin E – High-dose supplements
Once believed to protect the heart, studies now show high doses may do the opposite.

May increase the risk of heart failure, bleeding, or even prostate cancer.

Especially risky if combined with blood thinners.

✅ Choose natural food sources like nuts, seeds, eggs, and oils
❌ Avoid high-dose synthetic vitamin E supplements without medical supervision.

❗ 3. Calcium – Calcium supplements
Excess calcium from supplements may contribute to kidney stones

Can also promote arterial calcification, increasing cardiovascular risk.

✅ Get calcium from foods like dairy, leafy greens, almonds, and tofu
❌ Avoid high-dose calcium pills, especially without K2 and magnesium to regulate absorption.

❗ 4. Green Tea Extract – High-dose supplements
While green tea is healthy, concentrated extracts may stress the liver, especially in older adults.

Liver damage from green tea extract is rare, but serious.

✅ Drink brewed green tea instead of taking capsules
❌ Avoid green tea extract if you have liver concerns

❗ 5. Selenium – High-dose supplements
Selenium is essential, but too much leads to selenosis: fatigue, hair loss, and nerve issues.

High levels may also stress the kidneys, especially in people with kidney disease.

✅ Eat foods naturally rich in selenium like Brazil nuts (just 1 per day!), seafood, or sunflower seeds
❌ Avoid daily high-dose selenium supplements

💡 Bonus Tip:
Just because it’s a supplement doesn’t mean it’s safe long-term.
At 50+, test first, personalize, and avoid megadoses unless prescribed.
Food-based nutrition + balance is always safer.

Видео 5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take After 50 #supplements #after50 #health канала DR. MARINA VYSO • Health Expert for 50+