Everyone needs a balance of essential nutrients from a variety of foods to stay healthy. Yet it’s not always easy to eat right when you’re on the go. That’s why taking vitamins and supplements is good to fill in the gaps in our daily diets.
Yet, with a plethora of multivitamins, herbs, and botanicals out there, how can you tell if a supplement is safe or right for you?
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Questions to Ask About Vitamins and Supplements
Taking vitamins and supplements along with having a proper diet, and exercising a little everyday is a positive solution to living a long healthy life. Evaluating supplements and vitamins to add to your diet, here are some questions to ask.
What health benefits does this supplement offer me?
Do I need this supplement for my good health? Necessary or not for good health?
What is the recommended dose for this supplement? See vitamin supplement links on right column.
When and for how long do I need to take this supplement? How long do I want to stay healthy?
Which is most appropriate and effective for me? A pill, powder, or liquid?
Does this supplement or vitamin have any known side effects? Most don't but depends if you have a particular bad health issue your dealing with.
What are the best brands of this supplement? Organic is good. Synthetic is bad.
Does this supplement interact with any medications or foods?
Will I need to stop taking this supplement or vitamin if I have to undergo surgery?
Which Vitamin Form Should You Choose?
Once you know which vitamin or supplement is right for you, you’ll discover many can be bought as pills, liquids, or powders. Typically the difference between them is the rate at which your body absorbs the supplement and how quickly the supplement becomes active. For example, liquids are absorbed faster than pills.
The bottom line: Do your research and exercise caution. Here are a few more important safety tips:
Try to eat a balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, look for a multivitamin with no more than 100% of the daily value of most vitamins and minerals.
Although vitamins are essential to our bodies, in high doses some vitamins can disrupt biochemical pathways. Avoid high doses is especially important with the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K because these vitamins build up in your body and can become toxic. Water-soluble vitamins are excreted in urine if you take more than your body needs.
Who Should Be Careful Taking Supplements and Vitamins?
Supplements for people with certain health conditions should be careful taking vitamins and supplements. Also, some supplements can interact with medications. Always talk with your doctor before adding vitamins or supplements to your diet to make sure you will not experience any side effects.
People who should be careful taking certain supplements include.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, because some kinds of supplements can be dangerous to the baby. A daily prenatal vitamin supplement is perfectly suited to pregnant and lactating women. Also common vitamins and supplements for women and pregnant women are Iron-Folic, Calcium Magnesium, and Vitamin BComplex.
Those taking certain medications, including heart medications, diuretics, blood thinners, aspirin, immune-suppressing medications, and steroid medications. These drugs can interact with certain herbal and other supplements. Omega3 is a popular supplement to reduce cholesterol in your arteries, along with providing DHA to the brain, and helping in relieving arthritic aches and pains.
People who are going to have surgery, because some supplements may lead to bleeding and other dangerous complications. The Super-Potent Mega-Daily Multivitamin has been found to help surgery patients recover faster and healthier.
Those being treated for or with a history of cancer, because some supplements could encourage the growth of cancer cells.
Quality Organic Vitamins and Supplements
We Never Compromise on Quality. At the USA manufacturing facility, our standards of quality in manufacturing are as much a part of our company culture as our natural farming practices. Clean rooms and well-cared-for equipment are one measure of excellence. Another is the level of expertise demonstrated by the staff throughout the manufacturing process.
Plants are harvested at their nutritional peak and transported as quickly as possible to our dehydration facility.
The concentration process uses specialized equipment in a state-of-the-art facility to dehydrate, mill, and extract nature's richest nutrients from the plants – creating the world's finest nutritional concentrates.
Each batch of concentrate powder is tested to ensure it is free of contaminants and of proper potency.
Computer-controlled scales measure the exact weight and amount of each concentrate powder.
The various powders are then blended into a single, uniform mixture.
The powder blend is compressed into tablets, coated with a special solution for easier swallowing, and inspected closely for cracks or chips.
Finished tablets are sealed in specially-designed containers to maintain freshness.
Quality control experts perform over 15,000 tests a month on our vitamin supplement Products.
Although not required, we choose to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure our products are safe, properly identified, and of the highest quality.
3 Tips for Storing Vitamins and Supplements
Supplements don’t last forever, and to maintain their strength they need a little care. Our vitamins and supplements come with a natural organic coating locking in freshness. After purchase:
Keep vitamins and supplements in a dark, cool and dry place. Avoid bathrooms and other damp spots.
Make sure all supplements are stored on a high shelf or in a locked cabinet, out of children’s reach.
Some vitamins and supplements lose their viability when they sit on the shelf for too long. Do a regular check of the date of your vitamins and supplements.
Finally, always let your doctor know about any vitamins or supplements you plan on taking, especially if you have a chronic condition or are on regular medication.
Click here for our Health Problems Vitamins Guide
Click here for our Vitamin Mineral Reference Chart
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