How To Choose The Best Complete Supplement

By Cherry Mercer


A complete supplement is a specially formulated preparation, usually in the form of a pill that contains a number of vitamins and minerals which are important for maintaining a healthy body. Most people don't get the exact amount of every nutrient they should in their daily diet, which makes taking a supplement a good way to make up for those which are missing. People who take supplements are statistically less likely to be afflicted with cancer, heart disease or osteoporosis. When choosing the best product, it can help to keep these points 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.

It is important to read the labels carefully before selecting a particular brand of multivitamin. All of the essential nutrients should be included; B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, E, D, C, K, calcium, potassium, iodine, zinc, borate, manganese, iron, beta-carotene, selenium, molybdenum, and magnesium. Generally, the amounts should meet 100% of the daily recommended intake. Many people require additional calcium and vitamin D than what a supplement contains which must be obtained through diet or a separate pill.

Some multivitamins have been formulated especially for those who need an extra amount of a particular vitamin or mineral, or they also contain natural or herbal substances with antioxidants. Pregnant women need to take a prenatal formula which provides additional amounts of folic acid, iron, and calcium to help support and nourish 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 supplement formulas are balanced for their nutritional needs as are women's formulas. Women need more iron than men do when they are in their childbearing years because of iron lost during menstruation, and they also need folic acid as it can help lower the risk of birth defects in pregnancy.

The formulas which are made specifically for senior adults normally include more calcium, vitamin D, and vitamins B6 and B12. From the age of fifty up, people don't normally absorb these nutrients as easily from their diet, to supplementation is recommended as the synthetic variations are more readily absorbed by them. Older women no longer require additional iron once they cease to menstruate.

Complete supplements are offered in a variety of forms; there are tablets, capsules, powders, and for children and infants there ate flavorful liquids, gummies, and chewables. To protect their quality, it is necessary to store them in a dry, cool place where they will not spoil. The best way to ensure one find the right supplements is to consult a physician who can recommend those which are most suitable.




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