Wednesday, May 22, 2013
HEALTH OPTIONS
Supplements can aid diet, but be aware of their risks
By Joannie Dobbs and Alan Titchenal
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 05, 2012
~~<p>Health professionals generally urge people to meet their nutrient needs with a varied diet rather than with dietary supplements. The reason this is preferable is because foods contain many beneficial components in addition to essential nutrients. Still, there are some good reasons to use nutritional supplements when conditions warrant it, as well as some good reasons to not rely on nutritional supplements.</p>
<p><strong>QUESTION:</strong> When does it make good sense to take dietary supplements?</p>
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Health professionals generally urge people to meet their nutrient needs with a varied diet rather than with dietary supplements. The reason this is preferable is because foods contain many beneficial components in addition to essential nutrients. Still, there are some good reasons to use nutritional supplements when conditions warrant it, as well as some good reasons to not rely on nutritional supplements.
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