Dietary supplement comes in the form of:
- Pill
- Capsules
- Liquids/Drinks
- Gummies
- Energy bars
Dietary supplements usually are taken for nutrient compounds, such as:
- Vitamins/Multivitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12)
- Calcium
- Iron
- Minerals
- Protein
- Omega-3
- Zinc
- Folic acid
- Ginseng
- Fish-oils and many more.
Dietary supplements and their usage:
- Calcium supplements are taken to fulfil the needs of calcium in the body for stronger bones and teeth.
- Fish oil supplements are taken to prevent certain diseases, especially heart conditions and blood system conditions.
- Cod liver oil helps prevent many diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, depression, and autoimmune disorders.
- Zinc supplements are beneficial for the growth of young children, boosting the immune system, and prevent many other diseases.
- Multivitamins are taken for the growth of hair and nails, glowing skin-like health benefits.
- Vitamin D supplements are taken as many people cannot take them from the sunlight.
- Vitamin C supplements are taken for the production of collagen and a more robust immune system.
- Other supplements made of certain ingredients help in weight loss, depression or mood disorders, etc.
Following are some Pros and Cons of Health supplements
Pros:- Having supplements is much easier and convenient. Many people do not get the food or do not have the time to prepare the food to eat it. Whereas taking a pill or capsule may be much easier.
- Many people live in areas where all types of foods may not be available. Having those nutrient supplements can fulfil nutritional needs.
- Vegetables, fish, and fruits are grown artificially using pesticides commonly these days. Those harmful chemicals reduce the food’s original nutrients, for which supplements are chosen to get those nutritional benefits.
- A supplement works as a support for the food habits but does not substitute for the nutritional gaps. It is always better to consume the nutrients naturally than in synthetic forms.
- Combining the supplements with other prescribed drugs can be harmful to the health. It is always advised to take supplements by the advice of a medical expert.
