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Health supplements, also known as dietary supplements, are products that add nutrients to your diet. They are available in many forms, including tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids. [1, 2, 3]
What are health supplements made of? [1, 4]
• Vitamins, such as vitamin D, biotin, and multivitamins
• Minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron
• Botanicals or herbs, such as echinacea and ginger
• Botanical compounds, such as caffeine and curcumin
• Amino acids, such as tryptophan and glutamine
• Live microbials, also known as probiotics
• Fatty acids
• Enzymes
How are health supplements used? [1, 4, 5]
• To supplement your diet
• To maintain, enhance, and improve your body’s healthy function
• To treat certain conditions, such as insomnia and bone loss
**What are the risks of health supplements? [6, 7, 8]
• Some supplements can interact with prescribed medications
• Large amounts of certain supplements can be toxic
• Some supplements may not provide the same benefits as eating whole foods
How can you safely use health supplements? [8, 9]
• Tell a healthcare professional about any supplements you take
• Buy from a well-known manufacturer
[1] https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fda-101-dietary-supplements
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279425/
[3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10421343/
[4] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/definition-identity-health-supplements-nutraceuticals-standard
[5] https://www.health.com/supplements-7775481
[6] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/MVMS-HealthProfessional/
[7] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/vitamin-and-mineral-supplements-what-to-know
[8] https://www.healthline.com/health/nutrition/dietary-supplements
[9] https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/special-subjects/dietary-supplements-and-vitamins/overview-of-dietary-supplements
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