Facts about dietary supplements

Dietary supplements are supplements which provide us with the nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, calcium that we cannot accumulate otherwise in large amounts by eating foods rich in these nutrients.

Dietary supplements are alternatives that fulfill the need of some important elements of our diet and are also known as food supplements. Dietary supplements are often recommended to people by doctors but in some cases, people may start consuming these supplements without any consultation or recommendation.

Here are some important and interesting facts about dietary supplements:

• Dietary supplements are of many types such as vitamin supplements, mineral supplements, fiber supplements, calcium supplements, iron supplements etc. Each of these supplements is taken in order to satisfy the deficiency of the particular nutrient in the body and must not be taken without the consultation of a doctor since over accumulation of a particular nutrient may lead to malfunctioning or complications.
• Dietary supplements may be available in the market in many forms such as in the form of pills, capsules, liquids etc.
• Dietary supplements are also used to cure diseases such as arthritis, gastrointestinal conditions, eye sight disorders, liver problems, kidney problems etc.
• In many countries, dietary supplements are regulated by certain organisations and a certificate or permission is required by companies to sell these products.
• Herbal supplements is a common category of dietary supplements and these types of supplements mainly contain herbs either single or in the form of a mixture. These supplements have many health benefits and therapeutic properties as well.
• Some other kinds of dietary supplements include fatty acids supplements, amino acid supplements, protein supplements and even enzyme supplements.
• Some other reasons why supplements are used are to increase immunity, aid digestion, build muscles, protect against diseases and also improve skin texture and quality.

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