Thread: everything you need to know

You’ve heard about them, may have used them, and may have
even recommended them to friends or family. While some dietary
supplements are well understood and established, others need further
study. Read on for important information for you and your family about
dietary supplements.
Before making decisions about whether to take a supplement, talk
to your healthcare provider. They can help you achieve a balance
between the foods and nutrients you personally need.
What are dietary supplements?
Dietary supplements include such ingredients as vitamins, minerals,
herbs, amino acids, and enzymes. Dietary supplements are marketed in
forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, powders, and liquids.
What are the benefits of dietary supplements?
Some supplements can help assure that you get enough of the vital
substances the body needs to function; others may help reduce the
risk of disease. But supplements should not replace complete meals
which are necessary for a healthful diet – so, be sure you eat a variety
of foods as well.
Unlike drugs, supplements are not permitted to be marketed
for the purpose of treating, diagnosing, preventing, or curing
diseases. That means supplements should not make disease claims,
such as “lowers high cholesterol” or “treats heart disease.” Claims like
these cannot be legitimately made for dietary supplements.
Are there any risks in taking supplements?
Yes. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong
biological effects in the body. This could make them unsafe in
some situations and hurt or complicate your health. For example,
the following actions could lead to harmful – even life-threatening –
consequences.
• Combining supplements
• Using supplements with
medicines (whether prescription
or over-the-counter)
• Substituting supplements for
prescription medicines
• Taking too much of some
supplements, such as vitamin A,
vitamin D, or iron
Some supplements can also have
unwanted effects before, during,
and after surgery. So, be sure to
inform your healthcare provider,
including your pharmacist about
any supplements you are taking

Here is a video about supplements

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