16/10/2021
Are "Nutritional Supplements" Healthy? Do you really need it? Do they have any side effects? Can they be comsumed for longer periods?
This are the questions I usually get from my surroumdings when they see me consuming tablets!
Before my education in nutrition, I never used any extra thing. I had already lost weight, lost hair, my skin looked dull, my back used to hurt. When I started learning the diet course, I was educated about the dietary supplements. We had a whole topic on supplementation which solved my problems and also I was able to answer people's questions about supplements.
Yes, nutritional supplements are healthy. They are made according to improve your health and cover deficiencies. Each and every nutrient can be replaced in your diet with supplement, thanks to science. If you're consuming them adequately from your daily food. You don't need it. But if not, yes you'll have to consult a dietitian and get it added. If you buy poor brands, yes it can lead to side effects. They are not "medicinal drugs" but are extracted from food ingredients by different processes. (Eg. Vit C is extracted from Oranges & is shaped in form of tablet or capsule.) Some of them can be used continuously for longer periods but some should be used cause specific. The doses should be prescribed by doctor or dietitian.
Also, supplements are booster and should not lead to dependency.
