Supplements are products that contain one or more nutritional content to support nutrition. They are prepared in various forms by using nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and fatty acids. In general, supplements, as the name suggests, do not replace natural nutrition, but complements its deficiencies. They cannot be recommended or sold as a medicine substitute.
Effect on your health
How it's effect your body and health?
In today’s world, with the changing living and working conditions, eating habits are also changing. People apply to supplements for many purposes such as supporting their normal diet, feeling more energetic and strengthening their immune system.
What it contains?
What do supplements contain?
Supplements may contain nutritional elements such as vitamins, minerals, fibres, fatty acids, amino acids, plant, vegetable and animal origin substances that have nutritional or physiological effects, bioactive substances and similar substances.
What can be in supplements?
- Minerals
- Proteins
- Carbonhydrates
- Fatty acids
- Amino acids
- Plants
- Vitamins
Vitamins
Vitamins are organic substances that the body needs to perform basic body functions and prevent diseases. Along with carbohydrates, fats and proteins, which are essential nutrients, it is necessary to take vitamins and minerals in order to maintain a healthy life.
Many vitamins cannot be produced in the human body. For this reason, if the amount required for health cannot be obtained through natural food sources, it can be taken additionally.
Types of vitamins
- A vitamin
- B vitamin
- C vitamin
- D vitamin
- E vitamin
- K vitamin
Minerals
Minerals, like vitamins, are needed by the body; These are the elements that are necessary for the healthy performance of body functions. They are, unlike vitamins, are inorganic substances.
Since the human body cannot produce minerals on its own, it must be taken through food and/or in the form of supplements. Minerals play a role in bone development, in the control of body fluids inside and outside the cell, and in the conversion of the food we eat into energy.
Types of minerals
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
- Clor
- Iron
- Zinc
- Iodine
- Fluorine
- Potassium
- Sodium
Pay attention
What should we pay attention to when using supplements?
Supplements are frequently used today. Therefore, it is important to be conscious in product selection and use, and to turn to reliable products. From this point of view, the use and amount of these products are very important.
Taking more than the daily prescribed doses can lead to negative consequences. So, not exceeding the specified limits and using them regularly is effective in increasing the benefit of these products.
Things to Consider
- Dose
- Drug interactions
- Safety products
- Usage
- Using regularly
- Age
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