“The RDA for vitamins is actually the minimum you must take to prevent disease and in no way assists with optimum health.”
Thank you, thank you! It makes me nuts to see so many studies using the RDA, then coming to a conclusion that the vitamin in question failed to corroborate the hypothesis.
There is a push to adjust these recommendations. The amount of Vitamin D is under review as the RDA has been way below what is required for most people. I hope we see some changes soon.
I think this is happening as people take charge of their health more frequently.
I totally agree that it makes no sense for the RDA to be the minimal amount before disease occurs. Our bodies sustain a lot of damage before we actually start to exhibit physical or mental symptoms.
It's time to shoot for Optimum health instead of lack of illness.