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EditDetermining If You Need a Supplement
- Use dietary supplements to help dietary deficiencies. There are certain people that may need to take supplements based on deficiencies in their food consumption or those with special dietary needs. For example, vegans and vegetarians may miss out on some nutrients because of the foods that they do not eat. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, supplements can be used to help fill these gaps in your diet. You may need more vitamin B12, calcium, omega 3s, protein, and iron.[8]
- Pregnant women also have special dietary needs. Women who may become pregnant should get folic acid supplement, and women who are pregnant should take an iron supplement.
- Those who have other dietary restrictions, such as lactose intolerance, will likely also need supplementation.
- If you do not eat the recommended two to three servings of fish a week, you should consider adding a fish oil supplement to provide essential omega 3 fatty acids.[9]
- Adults over 65, should take a Vitamin D supplement to help keep their bones healthy and reduce the risk of falls.
EditGetting the Right Forms of Supplements
- Buy from reputable manufacturers. Your should make sure you buy your supplements from reputable manufacturers. One good way to know a reputable supplement is if they offer them up for testing. Reputable manufacturers also buy and use the best raw materials and invest in having their products tested for quality and purity. Organic supplements are typically high quality as well.[14]
- Look on the label for seals of approval from reliable labs, such as Consumer Labs, Natural Products Association (NPA), LabDoor, and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
- Just because they haven’t been tested, it doesn’t mean that the supplements are bad. You can always ask your doctor if you are unsure of certain manufacturers.
- Be wary of online ads for miracle minerals or supplements. These types of supplements are likely not regulated by the FDA, which means their ingredients are not regulated. As mentioned, supplements do not cure anything, so these claims are unfounded.
- You can also check out the manufacturer’s websites and call them to find out about their quality controls. The better companies should have consumer information freely available.[15]
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