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  • However, the effect of vitamin and mineral supplements on the risk of non-communicable diseases in “generally healthy” populations is controversial. We examine patterns of supplement use and the evidence on their effects from randomised trials.

    to date, randomised trials have largely shown no benefit of vitamin, mineral, and fish oil supplements on the risk of major non-communicable diseases in people without clinical nutritional deficiency. These results contrast with findings from observational studies, where supplemental nutrient intakes are often associated with a reduced risk of these diseases. The apparent associations from observational studies may result from unknown or unmeasured confounding factors such as socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors, including a better overall diet

    https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m2511

    Their use as general ‘pick-me-ups’ is of unproven value and, in the case of preparations containing vitamin A or D, may actually be harmful if patients take more than the prescribed dose.

    https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/vitamins/

    As previously stated there is evidence for and against.







  • d00ery@lemmy.worldtoSteam Deck@sopuli.xyzGaming 2024
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    19 days ago

    I WFH, so my chair gets a lot of use - it’s one of the tools I use.

    If I was an electrician, or I commuted to work I know I’d be paying for tools, fuel, repairs, train tickets etc

    I don’t know what your circumstances are, but I find a cheap chair falls apart pretty quick.



  • The better office chairs have 10+ year warranties, if you spread out the cost of buying a cheap chair (£150) every 2 years Vs a £1000 one that lasts 10 years its not such a huge difference in price whilst the benefits to your back are worth much more.

    I know not everyone can afford this, but it’s worth checking for interest free credit from either the manufacturer, store, or even PayPal / klarna (which is what I did).


  • So I was trying to think how I’d implement it, and I agree if it’s simple then it really only needs to set the brightness level once, then remember if the user adjusts it, and reuse that adjustment for every lux reading.

    Hence the example I gave:

    Take the ambient light level (lux).
    Set brightness to 5.
    Log that the user has made it 1 level or 10% darker.
    Next time it senses the same lux level, set the brightness 1 level lower