Look - anyone of us can just spout our opinion. What separates HN is that people take the time to explain their reasons and often credentials. If you said, "Here's why and BTW I've worked in this industry as an XYZ for 25 years" - your opinion might matter. But as stated you've just stated your own personal opinion as though it is fact. Downvoted for that reason.
You must be thinking of HN from a few years back, it's basically just a discussion site these days AFAICT.
My opinion wasn't on the supplements by the way, it's on the industry. The industry which in Europe has to include disclaimers in all its advertising to the effect of "this stuff might be useful for the elderly and those on restricted diets" because there's no evidence for anything. The industry which heavily resists any effort to regulate it various medical claims in the same way actual medicines are regulated. It's shady as hell.
I assumed this was common knowledge.
You don't need to taken them every day, one multi vitamin ever other day or even one day a week can actually help with a lot of issues over the long term. Much like exercise consistency is more important than a few years of excess.
PS: I have actually been referred to a nutritionist due to medical issues.
So I'll repeat - unless you have a known deficiency or a restricted diet, they're a waste of time and money, and the industry is snake-oil.
Supplementation and testing must always be taken in context. The average sedentary human does not have the same caloric needs as the aspiring professional athlete, nor do they have similar supplementation needs either.
I don't remember the exact numbers, but if the sun is out there, around 10min (or maybe up to 30min) under the sun with light clothing will give you the needed Vitamin D dosage.
Now, in high latitude winter, the time needed is in the order of hours. With heavier clothing this becomes much harder.
Heh, have you seen the average US citizen's diet? I think a significant percentage of diets among USA inhabitants can be called "horrific" without being an exaggeration.
We have stuff like this happening... http://www.heartattackgrill.com/heart-attack-grill.html
"Over 350lbs? Eat for Free!!!" ---Seriously, that's a policy of this business.
In terms of variety burgers really aren’t that bad. It would be much more concerned about getting too much of something, not too little.