You can't deny it, supplements are everywhere. One trip down the vitamin aisle at your supermarket can leave even the biggest wellness junkie bewildered. There are so many products on the market—many offering contradicting information or claims—that it's easy to understand why consumers are confused about selecting a supplement regimen.
Dr. NavNirat Nibber, N.D., co-owner of Crescent Health Clinic and medical advisor for Advanced Orthomolecular Research, explained what consumers should look for and be wary of when selecting a vitamin or supplement.
"Supplements can do so much for us, but ultimately what they're doing is helping our body heal itself," Nibber said.
While everyone should ideally get the nutrients they need from the food they eat, Nibber said that not everyone does, either because of restrictions to their diets or health issues that limit the ability to absorb or use the nutrients. And while you may think picking up a bottle of your pharmacy's generic multivitamin may suffice, she cautioned against that approach.
Instead, she advocated a more personalized and thoughtful regimen with an established start and stop date, supported by a healthy diet, and a doctor recommendation—whenever possible.
For those considering supplements, Nibber recommended keeping in mind these five things.
(article courtesy of Brandpoint)