Let’s Break the Facts on Supplements
Supplements are everywhere these days, and it can feel exhausting to sort through all the
options. Use this guide as a starting point to make decisions that help you feel your best .
What Are Supplements?
Supplements are products that fill gaps in your diet . They contain vitamins, minerals, or herbs. Like the name suggests they support but not replace whole foods.
Supplements are products that fill gaps in your diet . They contain vitamins, minerals, or herbs. Like the name suggests they support but not replace whole foods.
Do You Need Supplements ?
Not everyone needs them. Some may need them due to dietary restrictions , absorption problems or specific health conditions.
Not everyone needs them. Some may need them due to dietary restrictions , absorption problems or specific health conditions.
When to Consider Supplements?
Supplements can be helpful if you’re unable to meet your nutritional needs through diet alone, if you have a specific deficiency, recovering from an illness or surgery, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Supplements can be helpful if you’re unable to meet your nutritional needs through diet alone, if you have a specific deficiency, recovering from an illness or surgery, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Can You Take Any Supplement Off The Shelf?
Taking any random supplement might not be effective and some can cause allergies or irritate your gut based on their ingredients. Understanding a supplement’s label is key. Check the ingredient list, dosage, and any warnings.
Taking any random supplement might not be effective and some can cause allergies or irritate your gut based on their ingredients. Understanding a supplement’s label is key. Check the ingredient list, dosage, and any warnings.
Does Higher Dosage Mean I Get Faster Results?
Higher dosage does not directly equate to what your body absorbs. It depends on your body’s own ability , any illness or other medication you are on.
Higher dosage does not directly equate to what your body absorbs. It depends on your body’s own ability , any illness or other medication you are on.
Can there be Dosage Problems?
Yes, too little is not effective , too much can cause toxicity and side effects. For Example – Fat soluble vitamins(A,D,E,K) should never be overdosed.
Yes, too little is not effective , too much can cause toxicity and side effects. For Example – Fat soluble vitamins(A,D,E,K) should never be overdosed.
When Should You Consult a Doctor?
Before starting any supplement, it’s best to consult with a healthcare professional ,especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, have allergies or taking other medications. They can guide you on whether you need a supplement and the correct dosage.
Before starting any supplement, it’s best to consult with a healthcare professional ,especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, have allergies or taking other medications. They can guide you on whether you need a supplement and the correct dosage.
Remember…
Supplements are a tool to support your health, not a magic fix. They should be part of a broader approach to wellness that includes good nutrition, regular exercise, and self-care.
Supplements are a tool to support your health, not a magic fix. They should be part of a broader approach to wellness that includes good nutrition, regular exercise, and self-care.
At SheThrivesWell, we believe in making informed choices that suit your unique journey.
Stay Informed , Stay Healthy
– Dr.Pallavi Galla
– Dr.Pallavi Galla