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Taking Nutrition Supplements
There are a number of things to consider when taking nutrition supplements. First, let us say that the nutrients in high quality nutrition supplements are essential to a healthy, optimal lifestyle. There are too many toxins, pollutants, preservatives, dietary imbalances, and processing of foods in modern life to stay healthy without using nutrition supplements to compensate. It is a misnomer that we can get all of the nutrients that we need from a well balanced diet. Nutrition supplements bridge the gaps, they help us stay fit, and they give us the freedom accomplish more with our lives.
The biggest single problem encountered with taking nutrition supplements is not following directions. Misuse can lead to upset stomach, ineffectiveness, toxicity, interference with medications, and dozens of other problems. Yet, when taken correctly, they give us energy, endurance, stamina, health, a sense of well-being, and a positive can do ability to accomplish more important goals in life.
As a general rule, most nutrition supplements need to be taken with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Nutrition supplements need lots of water to break down and to help with absorption. Many nutrition supplements can upset your stomach if they are not taken with enough water.
Some nutrition supplements need to be taken before a meal. Usually they delay the absorption or prevent the uptake of fats or sugars. Gurmar, Carb-Blx, and ChitoLite are good examples of nutrition supplements that need to be taken before a meal.
ChitoLite binds fat. You should not take ChitoLite at the same time as nutrition supplements that supply essential fatty acids (EFA) because the EFA will be blocked.
The Right Amount: That is usually the amount according to the instructions on the label. However, it should be increased or decreased according to the size, weight, metabolism, diet, activity level of the person, and individual needs and goals.
Mega dosing is not recommended because nutrients depend on other nutrients to work properly. Mega dosing can lead to toxic affects when the nutrition supplements are not used by the body and balanced with other nutrients that work synergistically.
Occasionally, people are afraid of nutrition supplements or try to save money by reducing the dose that they take. The right attitude and right amount of nutritional supplements are critical for success.
Sometimes not following directions is due to the small print on the label. If this is the case, get someone to read it or call the company. Do not just guess. If the person is impaired, make sure there is a caregiver checking for correct usage.
Sometimes people confuse nutrition supplements with drugs. Most health nutrition supplements are considered to be food. As such, they are determinants of good health and generally considered to be safe to eat (See report). They are not drugs just because they come in capsule form. On the other hand, drugs are not considered to be food. Drugs are highly regulated because they may be dangerous and complicated to use. Nutrition supplements do not treat disease. If you are taking drugs or have a serious condition, consult with a physician that has studied the nutrients in the nutrition supplements.
The biggest single problem encountered with taking nutrition supplements is not following directions. Misuse can lead to upset stomach, ineffectiveness, toxicity, interference with medications, and dozens of other problems. Yet, when taken correctly, they give us energy, endurance, stamina, health, a sense of well-being, and a positive can do ability to accomplish more important goals in life.
As a general rule, most nutrition supplements need to be taken with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Nutrition supplements need lots of water to break down and to help with absorption. Many nutrition supplements can upset your stomach if they are not taken with enough water.
Some nutrition supplements need to be taken before a meal. Usually they delay the absorption or prevent the uptake of fats or sugars. Gurmar, Carb-Blx, and ChitoLite are good examples of nutrition supplements that need to be taken before a meal.
ChitoLite binds fat. You should not take ChitoLite at the same time as nutrition supplements that supply essential fatty acids (EFA) because the EFA will be blocked.
The Right Amount: That is usually the amount according to the instructions on the label. However, it should be increased or decreased according to the size, weight, metabolism, diet, activity level of the person, and individual needs and goals.
Mega dosing is not recommended because nutrients depend on other nutrients to work properly. Mega dosing can lead to toxic affects when the nutrition supplements are not used by the body and balanced with other nutrients that work synergistically.
Occasionally, people are afraid of nutrition supplements or try to save money by reducing the dose that they take. The right attitude and right amount of nutritional supplements are critical for success.
Sometimes not following directions is due to the small print on the label. If this is the case, get someone to read it or call the company. Do not just guess. If the person is impaired, make sure there is a caregiver checking for correct usage.
Sometimes people confuse nutrition supplements with drugs. Most health nutrition supplements are considered to be food. As such, they are determinants of good health and generally considered to be safe to eat (See report). They are not drugs just because they come in capsule form. On the other hand, drugs are not considered to be food. Drugs are highly regulated because they may be dangerous and complicated to use. Nutrition supplements do not treat disease. If you are taking drugs or have a serious condition, consult with a physician that has studied the nutrients in the nutrition supplements.
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