Question 1

i've started taking the new garcinia cambodia natural dietary supplement. would it be ok to take it 3 times a day instead of only two times a day?

Accepted Answer

Dietary supplements : Are not fda regulated. You should use with caution and only as directed on package. Garcinia should not be taken for more than three months. The best way to lose weight is with diet and exercise, take care!.

Question 2

i took a drug test today and about two days ago i took a dietary supplement called horny goat weed can that affect my test results?

Accepted Answer

Barrenwort:  I didn't see any literature about Horny Goat/  Barrenwort causing false positives on Urine drug screens.

Question 3

who needs dietary supplements?

Accepted Answer

Everyone!: Due to the pollutants, preservatives, microwave cooking and the age of our food when we eat it, virtually everyone should take dietary supplements to make sure we are getting enough to maintain and heal our bodies properly.  Even children and babies need supplementation.

Question 4

can dietary supplements be safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The body's biochemical processes need vitamins & minerals to work properly. Much of our grocery store food no longer contains the same levels of nutrients due to changes in farming. Environmental issues such as stress can cause a decrease in nutrients. Unless eating all organic food, supplements may be necessary and safe.

Question 5

what is a good dietary supplement?

Accepted Answer

Supplements : You don't specify why you are supplementing.  Almost everyone needs to supplement omega 3s, vitamin D3, and often could also benefit from certain vitamins and minerals.  It is best to work with a doctor who has training in nutrition and supplements and not just take supplements without guidance.

Question 6

are dietary supplements effective?

Accepted Answer

For what use?: This one can't really be answered well without knowing what's going on with you, or what you hope to gain.  Some dietary supplements are very safe and effective for certain conditions, and some are not.  I'm sorry that i can't be more helpful, but your question is too broad for me.

Question 7

do dietary supplements ever expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All the components for prepare are subject to degradate

Question 8

what is meant by dietary supplement?

Accepted Answer

In addition to diet: It means adding vitamins and minerals to your daily food intake that you may not be getting in your regular diet. I prefer getting my vitamins and minerals through whole foods like raw fruits and veggies rather than taking man made synthetic vitamins that come in a jar. We need 7-13 servings of raw fruits and veggies daily.

Question 9

are dietary supplements good for me ?

Accepted Answer

Most aren't needed: An over-the-counter adult multivitamin (+/- minerals) is fine for a teenager to take once a day. If a teen doesn't eat or drink much in the way of dairy products, then an adult vitamin D and calcium tablet is also needed. Some people just take a TUMs Smoothies once a day for their calcium supplement. Vitamin D and multivitamins are even available in "gummy" chewables for adults now but have sugar.

Question 10

do dietary supplements actually help?

Accepted Answer

If deficient: If you have a known deficiency and can't address it with whole foods due to allergies or other problems then a specific supplement may be of value. Otherwise do not take any without the advice of a doctor as an increasing number of supplements are associated with harm.

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