Compelling Reasons to Take and Not to Take Supplements

Apr 11
07:37

2012

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Every time you enter a drug or health store you probably see a huge shelf full of supplements. What confusing is that all these various vitamins, herbs, shakes, protein bars and medicines all say that they are the greatest thing on earth.

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Each time you go grocery shopping you probably notice a very big isle full of different supplement products. What confusing is that all these various vitamins,Compelling Reasons to Take and Not to Take Supplements Articles herbs, shakes, protein bars and medicines all say that they are the greatest thing on earth. All of this can be fairly confusing right? Well, there are some good reasons and bad reasons for someone to take supplements.

Let us begin with a few of the reasons not to take supplements. One of the things that is scary is that organizations that create these products don't really have to see if they are safe for people before putting them on the store shelf. These companies also do not have to mention bad side effects like prescription drugs. In a nutshell a big argument against consuming and buying these supplement products is that they can be deadly to people. The second big reason that I'm going to mention is that these herbal supplement products are usually complicated because of all the choices and information. Shopping for supplements is probably about as fun as a normal person shopping for a chemistry set.

On the flip side of the coin when it comes to the arguments in favor of taking supplements there are quite a few as well. One of the reasons is that someone can get some herbal remedies that might be very difficult if not impossible without supplements. Someone can get bilberry extract that can help the skin through a supplement. Also a person can get all the vitamins they really need through the day by simply taking a pill. Even if you knew the top sources of vitamin K and other minerals it still can be challenging to get them.

Another thing to think about is that if someone knew of some honest companies or brands than it can be of some great help. I currently take Total Balance Xtend-Life supplements but there are many good choices. Interestingly enough if you see one with a seal of approval it can be both good and bad. This seal of approval can be the USP, NPA or ConsumerLabs. unfortunately the organization that gets the seal has to usually shell over a bunch of dollar bills to get this support.

This cost than unfortunately gets transferred to the consumer. A few other helpful things that someone can be on the lookout for when picking a nutrient supplement brand could be an expiration date that is months away and a company that has been around for many years.