Is it okay to take supplements?
Is it okay to take vitamin supplements?
This blog is for all those who are NOT suffering from any serious illnesses but are conscious about their health and believe that prevention is better than cure. If you are confused about whether taking supplements will overdo it or not, you clicked on the right article. I am here to help you.
So basically, vitamins and multivitamin tablets available at the drug store act as “supplements” in addition to the food that we consume. It doesn’t compensate for your daily nutrient intake. That’s how it works.
Now that you know how it works let me talk about who should take it.
How would you know that you need it?
Not everyone requires a supplement. All our bodies are different, our diets are different, and the time taken by the body to assimilate the food is also different. But if you already are on a good diet but still experiencing symptoms of vitamin deficiency, what could be the reason.
Here is a list of conditions that you might be subject to that is the reason behind your deficiency.
- If you live in a cold country or don’t get enough sun exposure. In this case, you might be deficient in vitamin D. You might experience lower back pain and knee pain.
- If you are allergic to certain foods, being allergic to certain foods can make you stop consuming those foods, sometimes foods that should be consumed daily. Hence making your body lack nutrients.
- Generally, women are more prone to vitamin deficiency. Because of the monthly loss of blood from their bodies, they often experience symptoms like weakness, back pain, stress, increased heart rate, fatigue, etc.
VITAMINS THAT EVERYONE CAN TAKE:
- VITAMIN D
- VITAMIN E
- VITAMIN B12
- VITAMIN C
- OMEGA 3
YOU CAN ALSO TRY CONSUMING COD LIVER OIL CAPSULES. IT IS A WHOLESOME SUPPLEMENT THAT DOES THE WORK. AND ALSO EASILY DIGESTIBLE FOR MOST PEOPLE.
The problem that occurs when you take supplements is its side effects. The common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation abdominal pain. You might experience these symptoms on a scale of high to low. Then again, it varies according to your BMI and other body factors. So, what I recommend is to conduct your own research and understand what suits you better.
It has been found that adults who regularly far exceed the 4,000 international units (IUs) daily safe upper limit for vitamin D might end up with serious heart problems. Scientists don’t yet know if routinely getting a little bit too much of a vitamin or mineral (as opposed to a megadose) is a problem, Katz says.
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Other than that, my research didn’t find any probable reason not to take supplements. (However, always ask your doctor first.) Supplements can be of great help when you are suffering from a deficiency. However, when taken in large amounts may be the cause of various health hazards.
Thank you for reading. :)
