When to take nutritional supplements
When we talk about food supplements, there is no doubt that one of the most popular on the part of a good number of people with nutritional supplements, although we can also find enriched foods (for example, foods enriched with vitamins and certain minerals).
In the case of nutritional supplements, these are mainly characterized by being marketed in useful and practical formats, and they are usually sold in tablets or capsules.
Today, with the hectic pace of life that we live every day, it is usual to increase the use and demand of food supplements and nutritional supplements, but we must always bear in mind something fundamental: it is not always advisable to take nutritional supplements. In fact, it is often a common mistake to consume vitamin supplements with a high mineral content as a way to provide these essential nutrients to our body, despite the fact that a varied and balanced diet is followed.
As many nutritionists say, it is necessary to keep in mind that to achieve an adequate development and growth, as well as a healthy life in general, it is essential to follow a balanced diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and fresh vegetables, as well as other food groups. advised as they are the cereals, legumes, nuts, fish and white meats.
If we take this question into account, there is no doubt that nutritional supplements only serve as a complement to compensate for the inadequate consumption of essential nutrients by certain individuals or specific population groups.
In addition, in the case of certain nutrients only have a true effectiveness when they interact in a complex way with other substances contained in the same food, which help their better assimilation by our body.
When would the consumption of nutritional supplements be advised?
The consumption of nutritional supplements would be recommended in the following circumstances:
- When you are sick or have passed a certain disease (that is, in periods of convalescence).
- When a balanced diet is not followed, or very restrictive diets are followed.
- In certain sports practices.
- When certain medications are taken that interfere with feeding.
Given that the monitoring of a balanced diet is sufficient to provide our body with most of the essential nutrients we need every day, whenever we choose to consume any nutritional supplement it will only be under medical indication and control.
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