Dietary Supplements - Summary

Dietary supplements are very beneficial to ones body if they are taken correctly. This paper will give you a look into the pro’s and cons of taking dietary supplements and how they affect the human body. We will also look into the government’s guidelines regarding dietary supplements. Dietary supplements are considered to be elements you can eat or drink. A dietary supplement can be inorganic, vitamin, mineral, herbs, amino acids, and can contain all or parts of these elements. Supplements are to be added to a persons diet and should not be taken in place of food. Dietary supplements can come in pill, liquid, capsules, and even tablet form. You can purchase dietary supplements at most stores and they can be purchased over the Internet. Most people include a dietary supplement in their diet to ensure they receive the proper nutrients. Benefits of taking dietary supplements can be abundant if you take them correctly and consult your physician. This enables you to get all the benefits that dietary supplements are uses for. Dietary supplements can prevent disease, promotes a good metabolism, and can aid in tissue and muscle restoration. The biggest benefit of a dietary supplement is to ensure you are receiving the correct amount of nutrients by taking a supplement that you are not getting through food alone. With anything in life there are risks with taking dietary supplements. If a person takes to many dietary supplements it could become serious and even lead to death. Taking dietary supplement can conflict with other medications a person is taking. Over the counter or prescribed medications can conflict with dietary supplements and person might not even know it. You should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before adding a dietary supplement. They will ensure you that there is know danger between the two. According to "FDA" (2012), "I Dietary supplements are not approved by the government for safety and effectiveness before they