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The importance of good health and a fit body are being understood by an increasing number of people every day.

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Page 1: The benefits of taking nutritional supplement

THE BENEFITS OF TAKING NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Page 2: The benefits of taking nutritional supplement

The importance of good health and a fit body are being understood by an increasing number of people every day.

Nowadays, many individuals skip on essential nutrients due to lifestyle related time constraints and excess junk food consumption.

This is where health supplements come into the picture. They are certain products which, taken along with regular food, give the necessary nutrients to the body.

They help to maintain the health needs of the body and avoid various problems.

 

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WHO NEEDS HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS?

Many people who skip healthy foods by choice or negligence take these products to stay fit and maintain good health.

Additionally, such food add-ons are also taken by people over 50 years of age who have many health related afflictions.

Thus, people with arthritis, muscle pain, back problems etc. may go in for one or more of nutritional supplement to help with the condition.

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NORMAL FOOD VS NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT:

Current food habits prevent the right kind of nutrients from entering the body. Also, some essential chemicals can be found in only certain type of diets.

For example, cod liver oil is only found in certain fish, especially the cod fish. It contains omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins A and B respectively.

A person who avoids seafood diet may get vitamins A and B from other sources, but will miss out on the Omega 3 acids.

Thus, dietary preferences may also lead to a person not getting the right intake of elements. Thus, when regular food is insufficient, health supplements are a must.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS:

Multivitamins: The common food alternatives are multi-vitamins, which often contain important minerals like iron and calcium.

These are extremely popular as a backstop measure for meeting nutritional needs. 

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NON-VITAMIN OPTIONS: Vitamins and minerals are far from the only nutritional supplements available.

Omega-3 fatty acids have earned a lot of attention and press coverage. Sometimes these are called fish oil pills. They have many beneficial qualities and help fight pain related with arthritis, boost metabolism, etc.

Herbs: Herbs and botanicals are popular types of dietary supplements too. Some herbs have

been used medicinally in many cultures around the world since ancient times. Some are very common, while others are rare and exotic. Herbal alternatives contain extracts from buds, roots, flowers, berries, stems, leaves, or stems of plants.

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AMINO ACIDS: Another type of diet add-on is the amino acid supplement. Amino acids are what proteins are made from, and a deficiency in amino acids

can affect the skin, hair, muscles, and connective tissues. Many people, especially people who gym use protein powders to enhance their

bodies. Thus, the usage of dietary add-ons is on a steady rise. As people become more

aware of their health, they have begun paying more attention to the kind of foods they eat.

Everyone is slowly waking up to the fact that ‘Health is wealth’. Through the use of various health supplements, health conscious families are increasing day by day. This trend is only expected to rise.