Do you know your vitamins? Did you know that most vitamins fall into two broad categories? And an excess of one category actually gets flushed right out of you! Find out if vitamin supplements actually live up to the hype! In this episode, registered dietitian Amanda Izquierdo shares this and so much more!
Amanda Izquierdo is a Chicago based dietitian and food and nutrition consultant. She has spent her career working with food, beverage, and ingredient companies, and marketing and public relations agencies to help brands effectively and credibly communicate their nutrition stories. She also works virtually with busy people to eliminate confusion around healthy eating and build confidence about their food choices.
In this episode you will learn about…
Amanda’s mission in dietetics
Understanding and differentiating the types of vitamins
Examples of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins
Understanding and Breaking Down B Vitamins
The truth about vitamin B supplements
Why we don’t need to take vitamin C supplements
How to connect with Amanda on social media
SOME CORRECTIONS ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE:
The daily recommended amount of vitamin C is 75 milligrams for women and 90 milligrams for men. The daily recommended amount of pantothenic acid is 5 MILLIGRAMS, not micrograms.
Key Moments
[01:34] What led Amanda to focus her life on dietetics and weight management?
[03:19] Learning about the different categories of vitamins
[04:40] Understanding water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins
[05:18] What are B Vitamins? Are Vitamin B supplements necessary?
[13:48] What is vitamin C and where are they found? Are these supplements necessary?
[18:43] How to get connected with Amanda!
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