Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Different Ways To Select The Right Vitamin Supplement

Different Ways To Select The Right Vitamin Supplement

By Wilson Resturbee


For some, searching for the highest quality vitamin supplements can be confusing and frustrating. Certain factors in regard to this quest are not known by most people. The vitamin that you choose may cause digestive tract problems, whereas others won't. Again, there are several possible reasons for that happening. Other problems include having an upset stomach or possibly even having heartburn - if this happens to you, remember always to eat with your vitamins when taking them. So do your due diligence when choosing vitamins, especially before you take them.

Sometimes you can find good quality vitamins that are inexpensive that works great. If you are lucky they are made by a caring manufacturer and are not tainted with anything harmful. It's basically hit and miss: you hit if you find these vitamins, and you miss if you don't. If you want to have more certainty about your vitamin supplements, then we recommend you get knowledgeable about the important points.

The next thing to look for our seals on the bottles. If they are broken, the vitamins might be contaminated. NSF International and/or the US Pharmacopoeia seals should be on the bottle which should reassure you with your purchase. Those two organizations check and verify that a manufacturer uses best practices for making their products. The NSF and USP also do the same to ensure products do not contain any contamination introduced during the making of the supplements. Before you buy any product, therefore, make sure the seals from these companies are on the bottle. It is not mandatory for a vitamin producer to know the correct dosage to recommend, and are not necessarily sure of the effects it may produce when taken. Some people count on the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Some people think the current recommendations do not deliver a high enough strength and should possibly be reconstructed. Of course we are not claiming that what the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) says about the RDA is not true. As in so many other areas of diet, food, and supplements, you very often have to perform your own research and find credible information.

Do you still have your monthly period? If so, you know that you could be losing a lot of iron each and every month. Your diet can also factor into this.

You are probably already aware that your skin takes vitamin D in from exposure to the sun; as well as through what you eat. Studies show that vitamin D is a critical nutrient that your body needs to stay healthy. Women seem to require more of this vitamin than those of the opposite sex. Another important point for women is that vitamin D has been associated with lowering the risk of breast cancer. If you live in a northern climate, or one that has reduced sunlight periods, then you should become aware of vitamin D and make sure you are getting the recommended amounts.

It may take some time to find supplements that are formulated with superior ingredients. But you have to go through a process of elimination, and never believe claims on labels or even from the manufacturer. By reading the labels you may or may not be given correct information; unfortunately the less than honest manufacturers ruin it for the ones that are on the up and up. Regrettably this is a widespread occurrence and happens frequently. Taking proper car of your health should be high on your list of priorities and can be achieved with the use of supplements.




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