Professor Jeong Hee-won, who led the popularization of 'slow aging' on 'Radio Star,' corrects misconceptions related to health. He noted that for healthy adults, excessive intake of supplements does not greatly benefit health.
MBC's 'Radio Star,' which will air at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 19th, is themed 'No Access for Non-Managers' and features Jeong Jun-ho, Lee Hee-jin, Jeong Hee-won, and Swings. Prior to the broadcast, a video titled 'Are there many misconceptions related to health as explained by Jeong Hee-won?' was released.
Jeong Hee-won said, "There are many misconceptions related to health," and mentioned, "Excessive intake of supplements for healthy young adults does not significantly help. " He explains that nutrients can cause illness when lacking in our bodies, but most people's nutrient levels are usually within the normal range.
He emphasized, "There are many trace nutrients that have yet to be discovered, so it is most effective to supplement nutrients with natural foods like vegetables and fruits," and stated that he does not recommend excessive intake of supplements but rather adherence to the basics.
When Jang Doyoun asked if consuming powdered 'protein shakes' for protein intake is acceptable, Jeong Hee-won replied, "Metabolic characteristics vary according to the life cycle," emphasizing that nutrient intake suited to each stage from early childhood, which is crucial for growth, to old age is important.
Jeong Hee-won particularly mentioned that starting in one's 30s, just drinking water can easily lead to weight gain, and excessive nutrient intake at this time can exceed the body's energy capacity, leading to chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, warranting caution. Ultimately, he concludes that the most important times for protein intake are during growth and old age. In response to Jeong Hee-won's remarks, Kim Gu-ra noted, "Everyone wants to live long, so they are listening intently without interrupting," which drew laughter in the studio.
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