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How to Determine if You Should Use Dietary
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 Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet
and can be found in all types of natural foods. A
recommended amount of protein Dietary
supplements are not medicines, nor should they be
considered a substitute for food. ...
A supplement can provide nutrients either
extracted from food sources or synthetic, ...
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There are many different supplements available
that can help support your overall health and be
used to address specific health concerns.
Nutritional supplements include vitamins,
minerals, and other ingredients, including herbs,
that come in many different forms. There are many
different factors that you should consider while
deciding which supplement you should take, so
its important to first talk with your doctor or
a pharmacist before you begin taking a
supplement. Determining If You Need a
Supplement
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1Ask your doctor about supplement
interactions. In general, multivitamins and
minerals supplements can benefit most people
however, there are some conditions that can make
it dangerous for you to take supplements. These
conditions include kidney or liver disease, which
may interfere with the processing of these
vitamins and minerals. Talk to your doctor about
what dietary supplements are good for you. Some
supplements interact with medications, so ask
your doctor or pharmacist about possible
interactions with any medications you already
take, including prescription and over-the-counter
drugs. For example, vitamin K can reduce the
effectiveness of blood thinners.
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2Recognize supplement side effects. There are
some supplements that might contribute to certain
health problems. This means that taking
certain dietary supplements may cause you to
develop some health issues. Your doctor will be
able to tell you if you are at risk for some of
these side effects, based on your personal
history. For example, beta carotene has been
shown raise the risk of lung cancer in smokers.
Taking vitamin E may also cause an increased risk
of prostate cancer.3Get your blood tested. When
you talk to your doctor, have your blood tested.
This will help you determine any deficiencies you
may have. From this, you and your doctor may
decide if supplements are right for you. Your
doctor may also suggest other alternatives to fix
your deficiencies, such as a balanced diet or a
change in diet to help replace those nutrients.
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You will have to ask for this blood test, and it
is usually not covered by your insurance. Your
doctor may suggest certain dietary
supplements for your deficiencies. For example,
your doctor may tell you to take vitamin D
supplements every day if you have a vitamin D
deficiency. Help prevent genetic
conditions. You should also talk to your doctor
about your medical history. There are
certain supplements that can help you fight
against genetic dispositions towards specific
diseases. Your doctor will be able to help you
decide. example, if you have a family history of
cancer, your doctor might suggest dietary
supplements that provide antioxidant or probiotic
support, which have been shown to help prevent
cancer.
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Use dietary supplements to help dietary
deficiencies. There are certain people that may
need to take supplements based on deficiencies in
their food consumption or those with special
dietary needs. For example, vegans and
vegetarians may miss out on some nutrients
because of the foods that they do not eat. If you
are a vegan or vegetarian, supplements can be
used to help fill these gaps in your diet. You
may need more vitamin B12, calcium, omega 3s,
protein, and iron. Pregnant women also have
special dietary needs. Women who may become
pregnant should get folic acid supplement, and
women who are pregnant should take an iron
supplement.
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Those who have other dietary restrictions, such
as lactose intolerance, will likely also need
supplementation. If you do not eat the
recommended two to three servings of fish a week,
you should consider adding a fish oil supplement
to provide essential omega 3 fatty acids. Adults
over 65, should take a Vitamin D supplement to
help keep their bones healthy and reduce the risk
of falls.
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