The Truth About Supplements

"Though many supplements are certainly beneficial to your health, evidence varies widely, and it’s important to know which can benefit your health and which may be harmful."

Click on the links below for the details:

5 Things You Need to Know About Dietary Supplements

What's really in that sports supplement?

Bottom line: do NOT take supplements without your primary care provider's supervision and after appropriate blood tests for vitamin and mineral deficiencies:

Vitamin Deficiencies And Nutrition Levels From Blood Testing

Oh, if the product is marketed as a "supplement", you can count on it NOT being tested medicine. Please look for the FDA disclaimer, such as:

On the positive side, Omega 3 Fatty Acids promote health and most people do not get enough.