Guide To Choosing A Complete Supplement

By Cherry Mercer


Taking a complete supplement is a good way for people to ensure that their diets are not deficient in the many essential vitamins and minerals needed by the body on a daily basis. People don't always get the recommended amount of these important nutrients from food intake alone, which is where taking a supplement comes in. Research indicates that those who do may be less likely to develop illnesses such as cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease. When looking for the right one, there are few helpful tips one should keep in mind.

The food one eats should be the primary source of good nutrition, however it can be challenging to make sure that every vitamin and mineral is sufficiently accounted for. Many people are lacking enough calcium, vitamin D, and potassium in their regular diets for instance, all of which they can obtain through taking a supplement.

Not every multivitamin is complete, so it is necessary to carefully read the labels before buying one. There should ideally be a 100% of the daily requirements met for the following nutrients; calcium, potassium, magnesium, molybdenum, iron, manganese, borate, selenium, zinc, iodine, and vitamins A, E, K, C, D, and the B-complex vitamins. Most supplements will still fall short on the necessary daily intake of calcium and vitamin D, but these can be further supplemented with another formula.

In the vast selection of supplement products, there are some which are designed for people who have particular needs. Some are formulated with a higher amount of one nutrient or another, and may have additional health boosters such as antioxidants in them too. Prenatal vitamins contain additional iron, calcium, and folic acid and are recommended for expectant women to take for a healthy pregnancy.

People's nutritional needs change throughout their lives, and the manufacturers of supplements have taken this into consideration. There are special formulas for older people, younger adults, children and infants. Men and women also have different requirements in terms of certain vitamins and minerals, and there are products designed to meet these specific needs as well. It is important to choose the right supplement for one's age and gender in order to get the most out of it.

Men's and women's supplements differ primarily in the senses that the formula for males does not have the extra iron which the female one does. Women of childbearing age lose iron through menstrual bleeding, and therefore require a higher intake of it. Younger women are also recommended to take folic acid which helps lower the chances of birth defects if conception occurs.

Seniors' supplement formulas typically include more vitamin D, calcium, and vitamins B6 and B12. When people are about fifty years of age or older, their bodies do not absorb these nutrients as readily in their food, so it is beneficial for them to take a multivitamin tablet which contains a synthetic version that is more easily absorbed. Women who are menopausal also have a lower iron requirement comparable to that of men, as they are no longer menstruating.

A complete supplement can be found in many different forms; tablets, powders, capsules, and also flavored liquids, chewables, and gummies for children. They need to be kept in a cool, dry location as to maintain their potency. One should first check with a doctor before taking a supplement, since this is the best person to recommend one which is suitable and safe.




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