Supplements: What You Need To Know
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American Dietetic Association
Before you decide to add supplements to your routine, get the facts on what is known about them. Ask your physician or a dietetics professional the following questions about any supplements you are thinking about taking:
What are the claims, and are they valid?
Where did the product information come from?
Is the supplement safe? Can it cause harm at any level?
How does the supplement really work in the body?
Does the supplement actually contain the amounts of ingredients it claims to?
What is the scientific evidence behind the product?
How much is recommended and how often should it be taken?
Always keep in mind that good nutrition depends on overall healthful eating and physical activity, not on the use of dietary supplements.
Content provided by the American Dietetic Association. For more nutrition tips, visit www.eatright.org.
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