Dummy's Guide To Dietary Supplements

Our body need nutrients to function well and we get nutrients from the food that we eat.

Some people do not believe in dietary supplements as we can get all our nutrients from food.

The question often is

"Do I need to take multivitamins if I eat well-balanced diet?"

In an ideal world, yes, we do not need supplements. But unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world.

We eat on the run, skip meals, eat processed, fried, convenient food that is often nutrient-poor.

Most of us didn't get enough servings of greens/fruits daily.

Even if we do, the way we cook and prepare our foods can strip off their nutrients.

Modern farming depletes soils of nutrients. So does shipping and storage of foods.

Yes, we get our main nutrients from food but I personally think it is beneficial to supplement your diet with the right vitamins and minerals.

That is why a supplement is defined as “something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.”

It enhances the food that we eat.

But with so many supplements in the market how do I choose the best?

1. Buy from reputable manufactures to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Supplements are something that you ingest into your body so you must be sure it does not have toxic ingredients.

You must also make sure that the dosage and formulation is absorbable and effective.

"It's so expensive! I would rather get a cheap one" says Miss A while rummaging through her LV bag looking for her latest iPhone.

It is an investment for your health. Look at their value and not the price.

2. Choose the most convenient for you

If you have gastritis, choose a formula that is gentle to the stomach. Supplements also come in many forms. Liquid, capsules, tablets.

Something to keep in mind. Supplements are not drugs. You cannot take it for a week and expect to see results right away.

Besides consistent consumption, studies have shown that supplements can take up to 3 months to see the benefits and results also vary according to individuals.

Some people are very skeptical about supplements. It's bad for my kidney, my liver etc.

It always baffles me when parents have no qualms about giving their children candies, chips, carbonated drinks, processed foods but are very skeptical about giving them supplements.

With any supplements, it is also essential that you increase your water intake because it helps to improve nutrients absorption, distribution, and utilization.

Even if you are not taking any supplements, adequate fluid intake is still essential for good health.

Related: Basic Introduction To Supplements

I personally recommend you to go for something very basic like multivitamins and fish oil to fill in the nutrient gap.

Especially for people who did not eat fruits, veggies and oily fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel) regularly.

Additional vitamin C is beneficial to boost your immunity. If you are active, then you probably need more nutrients to support your lifestyle.

And please, start your antioxidants before it's too late.

Comments

Others Also Read This!

5 Produk Kurus Di Watsons: Jom Kita Review Bahan- Bahan Yang Terkandung Dalam Produk

5 Produk Kurus Di Watsons: Jom Kita Review Bahan- Bahan Yang Terkandung Dalam Produk Adakah anda antara orang yang pernah beli produk kurus sebab terpengaruh dengan iklan atau testimoni kawan-kawan? Beli tapi kenapa ya tak kurus-kurus? Okay takpa sis, kita try pulak produk lain. Produk X ni orang cakap bagus, maka korang pun terpengaruh lepas tu beli lepas tu tak nampak result. Frustrating kan? Badan tak kurus pun, yang kurus tu dompet uols je. Produk kurus memang sentiasa laku sepanjang zaman. Kat mana-mana pun ada jual, banyak sangat kat pasaran. Tapi macam mana kita nak tau yang mana okay, yang mana tak okay dan bazir duit je nak beli? Ha, kenalah jadi pengguna yang bijak sisturs & brother sekalian. Ambik tahu apa bahan-bahan yang terkandung dalm produk tu, fahami macam mana produk ni membantu untuk menurunkan badan. Baca: Kenali Bahan Lazim Yang Terkandung Dalam Produk Kurus Atau Fat Burner Barulah kita tidak senang terpengaruh dengan iklan at...

Porn Puaka Di Gym

Tajuk mengundang kontroversi Sis ni bukan apa rajin pergi gym, selain nak bersenam, iols juga suka mencuci mata. Bukan setakat mencuci mata dengan jantan helok (I'm still hoping sebab gym iols pegi tu SENDUU), sis juga suka melihat gegadis yang fefeeling gedik dengan bermacam fesyen di gym tu. Biasanya gegadis newbie ni macam cendawan. Muncul sekejap di kala azam baru masih utuh yakni di awal tahun atau selepas perayaan di mana memasing nak kurus. Tunggulah 2 bulan kemudian langsung tak nampak batang hidung ataupun buttcheeks. Eh? Sebenarnya salah satu benda Cik Panda nak cerita pasal butt cheeks. Butt cheeks are absolutely NO NO except at the pool or beach when you are in your swimsuit. Cik Panda tak jealous la uols sebab Cik Panda tak hingin pun nak ada bontot yang jelly welly tu. ZAssssss So hari tu ada sorang minah ni baru 1st time iols nampak kat gym, tengah workout dengan bopren dia la gitu. Pakai sports bra je dengan really short shorts yang menampakkan ...

Manusia Dua Alam

Pernah jumpa tak manusia yang indah khabar dari rupa? Ataupun manusia yang dalam sosial media adalah seseorang yang sangat menarik hidupnya, melancong sana sini, kelihatan peramah dengan cerita-cerita pasal orang sekeliling dia tapi dalam kehidupan sebenar, agak sendu dan krik krik? Pernah kan? Inilah manusia dua alam dimana alam maya dan alam realiti dia berbeza umpama langit dan bumi. Ada seorang manusia ni, kita namakan dia XX (bukan nama sebenar). XX ni sering update cerita panjang lebar dalam sosial media dia. Satu gambar dia upload selalu disertakan dengan karangan 2 mukasurat. Ada sekali dia upload gambar makanan yang diberikan rakan sekerja dia. Mulalah karangan 2 muka surat dia menceritakan mak si anu masak makanan lebih sikit untuk dia, si polan pun bagi makanan. Betapa murahnya rezeki dia dan bertuah dikelilingi kawan-kawan yang baik dan thoughtful. Wahhh kemain. Tapi dalam alam realiti, dia manusia berperangai pelik dan tidak boleh difahami. K...

Inferno Panic

Last night, Joel, Anne and i was chatting in the house when we smell something burning. We looked everywhere for the source of the smell until i saw smoke coming out of the main switchboard. First it was only smoke, then little flame. Before long, the fire got bigger! Smoke fill the house and it smell of burning plastic and rubber. We panic and run out of the house. Knocked on neighbour's door to ask if they have fire extinguisher while Anne and I trying to think who to call for help. We wanted to call bomba but didn't know the number! In that moment of panic, we forgot that it's 999. So we call friends asking for bomba's number. Anne called her friend and the first thing her friend said "Anne! Save your laptop and your thesis!" Only post-grad students understand this. Thesis and our research is more valuable than your IC or money or thousand dollar phone because only we know how difficult, how important our thesis is. Its a lifetime effort and hard...

Amazing Swimming Pools

I am a Pisces and "pisces" in Latin means fish. Pisces love to swim. So that explains my strong affinity for water. Just like a fish, i find water to be calming and soothing. Recently i've began to swim regularly after so long. Not only it is a good exercise, it releases stress and is extremely calming. I've read somewhere that water is a good medium to buffer and absorb all your negative energy and emotions. Two in one eh? I've developed obsession over swimming pools recently. Why i always seems to have obsession lately is beyond me. The nicest pool i've been to so far was this pool with an amazing view of Petronas Twin Tower. Perfect for a night swim as it was quiet and the pool is heated. Macam infinity pool tapi tidak juga. Infinity pools are the nicest! Jom cuci mata sambil berangan ada pool macam ni... Ooh that's super nice. Perfect for a night swim. This is a pool in Bali. So calming. Next trip perhaps? ...

Jelly Belli

Search This Blog