Some people say that it is an era where people are worried about adult diseases due to the abundance of nutrition. The fridge is stocked with all kinds of ingredients and food, and fast food is just a five-minute walk away. Do you agree with the phrase "overnutrition"? That's half right, half wrong.
According to the 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the percentage of people with undernourished intake was 71.1% for calcium, 57.1% for vitamin C, 43.8% for vitamin A, and 39.4% for vitamin B2 (riboflavin). The Guardian reported in 2015 that 85% of Americans were consuming less than the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It seems that modern people eat a lot, but in reality, it means that there are many nutrients that are lacking. Why?
Most people are too busy. As a result, they can't eat vegetables and fruits, and they often eat instant meals. According to 2010 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 33 percent of U.S. adults eat their daily fruit needs, and only 27 percent eat their daily dietary needs. In Korea, where salad culture is unfamiliar, the situation is even worse.
There are people who are born with vulnerable genes. Even if these people eat well, they are prone to deficiencies in certain nutrients. Bruce Ames, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, emphasizes that more than 50 nutrient deficiencies are genetically related. The surprising fact is that vulnerable genes are found in around 10% of the population. The only thing people with such genes can do is to get enough of the nutrients they are lacking.
After the age of 40, the secretion of stomach acid decreases, and the absorption of calcium and folic acid decreases significantly. If you are pregnant, you will need more iron and calcium. If you have osteoporosis, you will need more vitamin D, and if you are nervous, you will need more magnesium. If you find yourself overexerting yourself more than usual, you should increase your vitamin intake. The same is true when you suffer from a cold or other respiratory illness. Increasing the dose of vitamin C can help.
Yet, is it right to let the deficiency appear just because it does not manifest itself? I think supplements can be a great next best thing. This is because making up for a lack is a medically reasonable course of action.
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