Supplements are vital to modern lifestyle. They provide extracts from foods that take too much time to cook or to consume. Supplements also save us from tasting sharp-flavor nutrition sources, such as Tumeric, Cheese Fruit, and Tamarind.
Protein, nutrition that was naturally gained from eating meat, now is available in pills, and they are very easy to get. People who are in diet usually use supplements as substitutes for nutritious foods, while in reality, as the name has implied, supplements should not be consumed as the main source of nutrition.
So, when do we really need to take supplements?
When the immune system needs a boost
If you feel unwell for more than three days, there is a chance that you are going to get cold. A runny nose, headache, and unstable body temperature are the symptoms of the cold virus attacking your immune system. Vitamin C is the best supplement in this situation. Avoid talking multivitamin, unless it is prescribed.
The folic acid that comes with many multivitamins increases the risk of getting prostate cancer for men. In principle, no substance is good enough if taken too much, including vitamin. Vitamin C tends to rise stomach acid, and if ignored, the acid will damage the inside linings and leads to ulcers. Therefore, take Vitamin C supplement only after you have eaten a meal.
When you are on temporary unhealthy diet
Busy days with a lot of deadlines often force us to fill our stomach without thinking about the nutrition value. Having an empty stomach for a long time in a day can cause glucose craving, and that explains the gluttonous urge you have in the evening after being busy working.
In this case, a multivitamin pill is the right reinforcement for your immune system. Choose the credible brand for the supplement.
Malnutrition is a state of deficiency, and its opposite is to suffer from overnutrition. At that stage, your body has received vitamins, protein and minerals more than needed. This condition can result in nutrition poisoning if left untreated.
When you are in a recovery
After an illness, the body is still vulnerable and weak due to the depleted energy and nutrition used up during the fight with the disease agents. Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Chrysanthemum extracts, and other supplements can provide a boost to the recovery.
However, depending on the sickness, consulting with a medical expert should be the precursor before knowing what supplements are safe to take.
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