When considering whether or not to start taking dietary supplements, it's
important to remember that
many of the people & companies peddling
pills may not have your best interests in mind. So, be skeptical!
Just
because it comes in a nice package and sits on the shelf of a "health
food" store, does not necessarily mean it's good for your body.
Our
philosophy is that most people can get all the nutrients they need as
long as they are very conscientious about eating a wide variety of whole
foods, including vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, seeds and lean
protein.
Rather than wasting money on expensive supplements, we'd
prefer that you spend your precious time, money and effort on buying
and preparing healthy, well-balanced meals.
Of course, there may
be some circumstances when a specific supplement is warranted. If
you're considering taking a supplement, the first question you should
ask yourself is: "Why do I need them?" Be sure that you can answer
this question fully & thoughtfully before ingesting something new.
Here are some interesting facts:
• Federal law does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe to FDA's satisfaction before they are marketed.
•
For most claims made in the labeling of dietary supplements, the
law does not require the manufacturer or seller to prove to FDA's
satisfaction that the claim is accurate or truthful before it appears on
the product.
In other words,
there is NO guarantee that any dietary supplement on the market is
either safe or effective, no matter how compelling the advertisements
seem! So how do you know whether you should be taking a specific supplement?
Check as many resources as possible for information before putting an unknown substance into your body!
The
FDA receives reports of adverse side effects in supplements, including
muscle enhancement supplements, hormonal supplements, herbal
supplements and weight loss supplements. Just this month the FDA put out an advisory that a popular "Fat-Burning" supplement may cause heart attacks. To see the substances that
the FDA has warned people from using, click here.
Finally,
remember that a supplement is supposed to make up for a deficiency to
put your body in proper nutritional balance. Using an unnecessary
supplement or using an excessive amount of a supplement may throw your
body out of balance, which can lead to severe body dysfunction.
Before
taking any supplement, check with your healthcare provider to find out
if your body really needs it and if so in what dosage. If you don’t
need it, don’t waste your money.
There is a place for some
supplements, but to make sure your body really needs them, do your
research and consult with your health care provider.
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