Question 1

why the supplements are not fda approved.nd do they contain all ingredients they say?

Accepted Answer

No: No one regulates them. It is not known exactly what the doses are every time and there are no good studies looking at risks for the different doses of the ingredients in supplements. Safety is often assumed but not tested.

Question 2

i am intending to buy supplements online based on a the specified medicinal ingredients. however, i'm confused because there are very similar names.

Accepted Answer

More information: Please give us some specific names and types of supplements you would like to purchase and we can be more helpful to you in sorting this out

Question 3

do supplements work?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: There are thousands of supplements advertised to do all sorts of magical remedies. Very few supplements have real research studies to show benefits (but manufacturers make claims, based on theories, animal tests, testimonials, chemical similarities, etc... but not based on real research because real research is hard to do and is expensive to do).

Question 4

supplements to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you want to gain weight start by changing your diet and exercise plan. You'll gain weight if you're consuming more calories than you're burning. Do not choose junk food. Make sure you're getting all your necessary nutrients in calorie rich food. Also, by weight lifting you can increase your muscle mass. If these changes aren't working after several weeks, see your doctor for a specialized plan.

Question 5

what are suma supplements for?

Accepted Answer

Ginseng: Suma is ginseng- it is used to help the body adapt to stress by iimproving the immune system.  It also has been used in cancer and tumors, diabetes, wound healing, and other skin problems, more evidnce is needed to rate the effectiveness of suma for these uses.

Question 6

are p90x supplements effective?

Accepted Answer

Which ones?: There are multiple p90x supplements -- from multivitamin to other products.  From a scan of the multivitamin label, it looks like a decent product but does not provide enough vit d, and does not specify on the vit a how much is pre-formed and how much is in the form of beta-carotene.  Whether the rest of their offerings are "effective" depends on what you're seeking & which products you mean.

Question 7

what are neem supplements role?

Accepted Answer

Neem supplements: Neem is a tree, and the bark, leaves, and seeds are used to make medicines.  Some research indicates it can help with gingivitis (gum inflammation), and stomach & intestinal ulcers.  There are other uses that need more research -- such as for malaria, worms, head lice, birth control, etc.

Question 8

what supplements should i take?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on your needs and goals -- which you have not supplied here.  For a personalized consultation, you could see a physician familiar with nutrition and integrative medicine.  http://www.abihm.org/.

Question 9

what's a good supplement to take?

Accepted Answer

For what use?: One needs to know what the need and intended use is, before thinking about a "good supplement."  then you also need to think about safety, along with other medications you might be on or conditions you may have.  That said, the most widely used type of supplement is usually a good multivitamin. Even this needs individualization, though, as not everyone can -- or should -- take the same one.

Question 10

what supplement helps nerve growth?

Accepted Answer

Nerve growth: Vitamin c, b12, and e.

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