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The Pros And Cons Of Supplements
Taking supplements is usually needed to help ensure that you?re receiving all the necessary vitamins and
minerals into your daily diet. Many people might struggle in eating a balanced diet and want to make certain
they?re taking in the nutrients they require, and so they turn to supplements, whether its supplements for
iron or calcium or a kelp supplement to provide needed minerals.
Normally, a basic well balanced diet should provide a person with all the necessary nutrients for sustaining a
healthy life, but there are often conditions in which there?s a deficiency that needs to be addressed and in
which supplements can serve a great purpose. Certain supplements might come in the form of a daily multivitamin to assist with a Vitamin D deficiency or an iron deficiency. These are generally quite safe as these
vitamins contain small amounts of the needed nutrients in each dose. It?s important to exercise caution
when taking any supplements whether it?s a kelp supplement or a selenium supplement or whatever the
case might be. There are risks and benefits that should be considered beforehand and discussed with a
doctor.
One issue with dietary supplements is that they are not monitored and strictly regulated by the Food and
Drug Administration like other ?stricter? substances or drugs are. The manufacturers of supplements do not
generally have to prove the safety and effectiveness of the product they?re selling and often these
supplements have not undergone thorough testing and trial and error procedures the way more serious drugs
might. Extra caution should be exercised when considering taking supplements that fall in the sexual
enhancement category or the weight loss category as these often have dangerous side effects.
Of course it?s also important to consider how the kelp supplement or any other supplement you plan on
taking will interact with any prescription medicine or over the counter medicine you might be taking or plan
on taking. It?s important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist ahead of time and have them give you the
go-ahead before proceeding so as to not risk your health.
The most important thing to do when considering taking supplements or multi-vitamins of any kind is to first
take a look at your current diet. Make the initial effort to eat plenty of food that naturally provides the proper
nutrients for your overall health by eating fresh produce that is high in vitamins and minerals. There are
helpful dietary and nutrition information guides online to help you if you?re confused how much you should
be consuming of what on a daily basis. If you take an honest look at your diet and realize that most of your
daily intake comes from some form of junk food, you won?t be getting the proper nutrition your body needs.
When the body is low on certain nutrients, diet changes should come first and then supplements can help fill
in the gaps for those in need of help.
Local pharmacies sell many over the counter supplements as do typical grocery stores or trusted online
stores. Consult with a doctor or nutritionist to discuss your current diet and health and see if they
recommend adding any dietary supplements to your diet to help you achieve maximum health benefits and
what kind they recommend in what dosage. When taken in the right situation, supplements can be very
beneficial.
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