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Nutritional supplements are used for everything from building muscle to losing weight. They prevent and heal illnesses, boost immunity to disease, and help people perform to the best of their physical and mental abilities.

Supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, inflammation and pain relievers, and bone and muscle regenerators. Supplements are derived from plant, animal and synthetic sources.

While supplements can greatly improve health and increase fitness ability, it is important to remember that most are not regulated by the FDA. This means that not all supplements will do what they claim, and some can be dangerous. Here is a list of helpful tips that can help you get the results you want from supplements while avoiding illness or injury.

• Talk to your doctor. Your doctor can give you helpful information about what supplements are right for you and which ones you should avoid. Your doctor can also tell you which supplements will react dangerously with any medications you are taking.
• Buy supplements from a trusted source, especially if you order over the Internet. Make sure the company has contact information, a return policy, and protects your privacy. Also, make sure they guarantee their list of ingredients.
• Do your homework. Read about the supplement and make sure it is what you want. Also, follow directions carefully.
• Don’t overdo it. Too many supplements can be a bad thing. Make sure to avoid overdosing on supplements…the results can be as harmful as overdosing on prescription drugs.
• Check with the FDA. Some supplements have been banned because they are dangerous and can cause injury and death. Supplements like ephedra were pulled from the market because the risk of injury outweighed any benefit from the supplement. It is illegal to buy or sell banned supplements.

Tags: Antioxidants, Nutrition, nutritional supplements, vitamins

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