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It would be fairly unusual for anyone in a country where computer and internet access is common and who doesn't have bizarre eating habits to need a dietary supplement. If you're really concerned about it, you could go to a physician and have your blood tested. But odds are very good that you're getting all the nutrients you need from your diet already.
A couple of special cases:
If you're pregnant, it's probably a good idea to take some pregnancy vitamins, just in case... an adult or child can usually go quite a while on low levels of certain vitamins before it becomes a serious problem, but a developing fetus is a different story; vitamin deficiencies at crucial development periods can cause all sorts of problems.
If you're a vegetarian or especially if you're vegan, you need vitamin B12; it doesn't naturally occur in plants. There are things in plants that are similar enough to B12 to fool simple tests, but they're not similar enough to fool your body. B12 is the product of bacteria found in the guts of animals, and exists in small amounts in all animal tissues, but if you're not eating animal flesh at all then you'll need to get it in pill form (also, Vegemite ... specifically Vegemite, not necessarily other things LIKE Vegemite ... contains B12, because it's specifically added; the B12 in Vegemite is "vegan" because it comes from bacterial fermentation tanks, not from animals). This is complicated somewhat because plants tend to be chock-full of vitamin B6, and there's some (but not complete) overlap between what B6 and B12 do, so lots of B6 can "mask" the effects of B12 deficiency to some extent. Until the full-blown neurological problems start.
If you're a 17th century sailor (or eat like one), you need vitamin C, because you're not eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables to get it that way.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoHerbal supplements are not for everybody. They can assist in healing with certain illnesses but can also have adverse side effects when taken with prescription medication.
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Which is the best definition of a dietary supplement?
A dietary supplement is meant for aiding in the effectiveness of weight loss. The dietary supplement is not meant to help lose weight on its own. There would need to be dietary and exercise changes in order to complement the supplement's effectiveness.
Dietary and food supplement and food supplement the same?
Hi,Dietary supplement and food supplement are referring to similar products, the 2 words mean the same.
What are dietary?
They are the basics of going and starting a dietary supplement.
What are dietary guidelines?
They are the basics of going and starting a dietary supplement.
What is a very large amount of a dietary supplement?
herbal supplement
What does albumin measure?
Dietary supplement
Is b12 a dietary supplement?
yes
Do you sell Slim 365 the dietary supplement?
No, I do not.
what are the basic dietary supplements?
As defined on the FDA's website, a dietary supplement is something you can take by mouth to supplement your diet and that has one or more dietary ingredients. Such dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and botanicals.
Why is San used as a dietary supplement?
There is no dietary supplement listed as San. SAN is a company that produces a dietary supplement called San Tight. The product contains various ingredients that curb appetite, reduce fat absorption in the body, and increases metabolism and nutrient absorption.
How much energy is contributed by one gram of lecithin in a dietary supplement?
9 kcal/g of energy is contributed by one gram of lecithin in a dietary supplement.
What does dietary supplement mean?
Dietary Supplements are a designation of supplements that are derivatives of natural food products.
