Vital report

Treating yourself with the advice of unprofessional so-called doctors taking vitamin pills to be healthy is no doubt a risky step. The report, which was published in the Gulf Today, regarding usage of vitamin pills without consulting a doctor is so important and informative (“It is dangerous to take vitamin pills without consulting a doctor: Experts,” March 18, Gulf Today website).

According to the report, vitamin pills may help people with deficiencies, the elderly or pregnant women, but research has shown that overdose may result in problems like digestive issues, kidney stones and even heart disease. The pills are also not a substitute for a healthy diet.

There is nothing wrong with using vitamin pills but it’s so important to take the pills with consulting a personal doctor who has the whole health history of his patient. I am sure the “It is dangerous to take vitamin pills without consulting a doctor” report will get the attention of millions of readers and will be beneficial for people around the world.

Jahandad Khan,

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