11/17/2025
Here Is A List Of Reasons That Support The Use Of Nutritional Supplements?
Why Take Supplements?
* Supplements supply a measurable amount of nutrients.
* Supplements make up for the poor nutrient content of many foods we eat.
* Supplements ensure that you are getting adequate amounts of essential nutrients.
* Most supplements are either calorie and fat free, or very nearly so.
* People with food allergies can get the nutrients they need with special supplement formulations.
* Stress can increase the body’s need for certain nutrients. These can be easily obtained from supplements.
* Pregnant women require a reliable supply of all the essential nutrients and more nutrients like iron, folic
acid, calcium, zinc, and vitamin D.
* Lack of sunlight (as in many parts of the northern hemisphere) requires intake of higher amounts of
Vitamin D.
* The elderly need supplemental nutrition due to low intake of food and poor digestion.
* Supplemental amounts of protein, and other nutrients, can be used to ensure adequate nutrition.
* Athletes suffer from many nutritional deficiencies and can use supplements to ensure optimum supplies
of nutrients for maximum performance.
* Intake of extra amounts of some nutrients in greater amounts than can be supplied from food in the diet
have been shown to improve physical performance, fat loss, and muscle building in athletes.
