Too much of a good thing is bad (?)

jolepp · 10-11-2011, 05:53 AM

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When it comes to vitamins, it appears you could have too much of a good thing, say researchers who report a link between their use and higher death rates among older women.

BBC News - Vitamins linked with higher death risk in older women

snappychappy · 10-11-2011, 06:12 AM

Indeed it is, look at alcohol.

altopiet · 10-12-2011, 03:04 AM

We have an Afrikaans saying "te veel van 'n goeie ding is nie gesond nie" meaning that too much of a good thing is not healthy. We are all just a lot of guinea pigs for scientists. This is almost like the ongoing butter versus margarine debate. At one stage we had an article in a local magazine, saying that "braaivleis" (Afrikaans for barbeque, or grilled meat over open wood fire/coals), causes cancer. I "braai" at least twice a week (it is almost South Africa's favorite pass time, particularly over weekends) , we have such nice weather to do it in, why not? if I have to worry about every new scientific finding, I would probably not have any time to really live life

RioRico · 10-16-2011, 10:45 PM - **1 Like**

Moderation in all things, including moderation. Only be moderately moderate.

I recall an old preacher saying, "Ya gotta blow hot or ya gotta blow cold or the good lord will spew you from the side of his mouth!" I hate when that happens. So I try not to be excessively moderate, just moderately excessive.

Aaargh, I hope the Mod Squad doesn't cream me for this.

10-11-2011, 05:53 AM	#1
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10-11-2011, 06:12 AM	#2
snappychappy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,636	Indeed it is, look at alcohol.

10-12-2011, 03:04 AM	#3
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	We have an Afrikaans saying "te veel van 'n goeie ding is nie gesond nie" meaning that too much of a good thing is not healthy. We are all just a lot of guinea pigs for scientists. This is almost like the ongoing butter versus margarine debate. At one stage we had an article in a local magazine, saying that "braaivleis" (Afrikaans for barbeque, or grilled meat over open wood fire/coals), causes cancer. I "braai" at least twice a week (it is almost South Africa's favorite pass time, particularly over weekends) , we have such nice weather to do it in, why not? if I have to worry about every new scientific finding, I would probably not have any time to really live life

10-16-2011, 10:45 PM - 1 Like	#4
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Moderation in all things, including moderation. Only be moderately moderate. I recall an old preacher saying, "Ya gotta blow hot or ya gotta blow cold or the good lord will spew you from the side of his mouth!" I hate when that happens. So I try not to be excessively moderate, just moderately excessive. Aaargh, I hope the Mod Squad doesn't cream me for this.