Supplementing Your Diet

Dietary vitamins can help make up for the vitamins we are lacking from food. First and foremost, a healthy diet consisting of foods high in vitamins is better than taking a supplement. Your body requires many different vitamins, a supplement can make up for the ones you aren’t getting in your diet.

Look for the contents of a supplement and note the amount of each vitamin in contains. If a vitamin says its a good source of Vitamin A don’t let this trick you, it only needs to contain a certain amount of Vitamin A, you may still need more.

For example it takes 12mg of vitamin C to earn an excellent source of label, but 12mg is less than your required daily intake. So make sure the vitamins you’re buying contain enough of what your body needs, read the back of the label.

Supplements often make different claims, these are known as structure function claims. Which the FDA defines as the vitamin supplements effect on the body’s function or structure. For example, one claim often heard is Vitamin D is good for your bones. These claims can also cover the effects of a supplement on your overall health.

It can be hard to find a good supplement. You have to decide whether you want only one vitamin or a multivitamin. Make sure you know exactly which vitamins you need, this way you’re not overdosing on vitamins you’re already getting enough of.

Finding out which vitamins you need the most is a good idea, get your doctor to help you. Once you have that information you can choose the right vitamins. You don’t want to overdose on vitamins, this can end up causing more harm than good.

If you’re having trouble, consult a nutrition specialist, they can often put you on a great diet and even give you helpful tips for exercise programs too.

The trick to staying healthy is balance. A balanced diet, with plenty of exercise and a good rounded amount of dietary vitamins to keep your body strong. Do this and you’ll find yourself feeling better and happier because of it.