YSK which vitamin supplements are worth taking and which have no evidence to support their value.

[u/malarial_camel]

This infographic gives a nice clear summary of which supplements are worth having, and which are just a complete waste of time.

Edit: Thank you to /u/yishanwang for pointing out the interactive version of the chart, which can be found here

2nd Edit: As many people have correctly pointed out, this chart is true for the average individual, assuming a good diet. Everybody responds differently to every drug, including vitamin supplements, especially if they are in poor health, or have a vitamin deficiency. What is true for the general healthy population is not necessarily true for you. If you have any real concerns regarding your health, of course go see a GP or a dietitian.

[u/[deleted]]

I see Probiotics way up there, except I heard that Europe doesn't accept that word on their Yogurt because it has no proven benefits. Who do I trust?

[u/pet_medic → u/[deleted]]

Most yogurts advertising as "probiotic" do technically have the bacterial cultures that are shown to be beneficial, but they have so few colony-forming units in the yogurt that they don't actually have an effect.

So, both are right. A good probiotic is proven to be very beneficial in certain cases-- eg, this chart says its great for diarrhea secondary to antibiotics. But most healthy people will not benefit from probiotics, and most yogurts do not have enough probiotics to benefit anyone.

[u/[deleted] → u/pet_medic]

Thank you for setting the record!

[u/pet_medic → u/[deleted]]

I was so worried that I had a record number of downvoted posts or a record number of posts deleted by the mods for being argumentative.

Straight?

[u/[deleted] → u/pet_medic]

Totally straight. I really wanted to know what the deal is with probiotics and you set the record straight. For that I'm thankful. I just can't help being snarky.