Fat Loss 4 Idiots Secret

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Nutritional Supplements - Are They Really Needed?

By Janet Hemley

Today people are becoming more health conscious and always looking for tips on ways to improve their health. As a result, a demand for dietary supplements is growing. No doubt about it, nutritional supplements are big business, but do we really need them?

Congress passed a law that defines dietary supplements in 1994. All supplements must meet certain conditions. In short, they must contain ingredients that supplement the diet (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and so on), they must be labeled as supplements and not be represented as a sole item of a meal.

Supplements come in a variety of forms, such as pills, capsules, powders, gel tabs, extracts, or drinks. They are much more than just vitamins and minerals. They can include herbals, botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, animal extracts, probiotics, and other beneficial ingredients.

People take them for many reasons. To ensure they are getting all the nutrients, to improve their health, to prevent illness, to feel better, to sleep better, to perform better.

Can they really help you? They can most certainly help you overcome nutritional deficiencies. They can also help with many ailments as well, but you have to look for quality products. Getting low quality products is not only a waste of money, but also a health risk.

How to choose the right supplement? Quality is very important and with the sheer number of supplements available, it's hard to choose. The safest way to buy supplements is from a reputable store and an honest company that stands behind their products and customers.

Dietary supplements are beneficial, especially for people who are not getting enough nutrients from their diets. But when it comes to promises, don't believe everything you read. Just use caution and a bit of common sense and you will be healthy and safe. - 17274

About the Author:

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]

<< Home