TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT?
SUPPLEMENTS...HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONES ARE BEST?
SUPPLEMENTS are a broad term, and encompass many different things: multivitamins (ie also including Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin D, Calcium, and many more) as well as herbal and other supplements including Cranberry Caps, Lutein, Glucosamine, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed plus MANY others. The lists go on forever! How do you know which supplements are the healthiest for you? And which ones are actually needed for overall health? How do you determine which ones to leave on the shelf at the store? Did you know some supplements may be interacting with some prescribed medications you are currently taking? BE CAREFUL AND ALWAYS GET ADVISE FROM AN EXPERT.
THE BEST ANSWER? Speak with both a Registered Dietitian AND a Pharmacist - the industry changes very often, and Dietitians and Pharmacists have access to all of the latest research. This will help to ensure that any supplements that you want to take do not interact with any medications you are currently taking. As always, before starting any new supplements, it is very important to speak to a healthcare professional.
