Dietary Supplements - Do I Really Need Them?
by John Smith LearnerDietary supplements may include
vitamins, minerals, herbs, herbal substances, amino acids, and enzymes. Dietary
supplements are products that people add to their diet. Dietary supplements
cannot mimic all the nutrients and benefits of whole foods such as fruits and
vegetables. Dietary supplements come in tablet, capsule, powder, soft gel,
extract or liquid form.
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A dietary supplement is an oral
product containing "dietary ingredients" intended to supplement the
diet. To use a dietary supplement as safely as possible, tell your doctor about
any dietary supplement you take. Do not take more than recommended on the
label. Stop using it if side effects occur. Read reliable information at the
National Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Some supplements
can help some people improve their diet and get enough essential nutrients to
stay healthy.
vitamins
Vitamin create a new approach to
nutrient delivery in addition to traditional pills and traditional liquid
vitamins. Therefore, a fresh supply of these vitamins is needed every day.
People often take vitamins and minerals to supplement their diet and treat
illnesses. "Nutritional ingredients" in dietary supplements may include substances such as vitamins,
minerals, herbs and amino acids, as well as enzymes, organ tissues,
metabolites, extracts or concentrates. Fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble
vitamins are the two main forms of vitamins that every human body needs.
Nutrients are substances your body needs to function—some experts estimate
about 45 different elements and compounds, including vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, and other chemicals. If you're a vegetarian, you may not be getting
enough calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B-12 and D.
Healthy
If you're generally healthy and
eat a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes,
lean meats, and fish, you probably don't need supplements. However, if you
can't or don't eat enough healthy foods, or can't eat or eat a variety of
healthy foods, you may need a daily supplement. Taking a multivitamin does not
make up for an unhealthy diet, and multivitamins are poor substitutes for the
nutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, but general
vitamin and mineral supplements can be a good guarantee. Do not assume that
because a product supports or promotes healthy bodily functions, it prevents or
reduces the risk of any disease, including cancer. Don't rely on supplements to
make up for an unhealthy diet. This is because many people have turned to
nutritional supplements to fill in the gaps created by an unhealthy diet.
benefits
Scientists use several methods to
evaluate the potential health benefits and safety risks of dietary supplements,
including historical and laboratory studies using cell or animal models.
Certain supplements have been shown to have a positive effect on your health.
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