Why not just take a nutritional supplement?

Food is complex. No vitamin or mineral supplement can replicate the balance and synergism of nutrients and other beneficial substances contained in many foods. Supplements cannot provide everything your body needs to be healthy. Foods contain many important, active components in addition to vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to your health.

Timely advice: When do I need supplements and how much?

Before considering nutritional supplements speak with your registered dietitian. No matter your personal food preferences or culture, a registered dietitian will provide trusted, accurate and timely information to answer to your nutrient requirements. Have your nutritional profile evaluated to determine your daily requirements; make sure that you are satisfying your nutrient requirements through a balanced meal pattern; then discuss the possibilities of appropriate supplementation to suit your particular needs. Remember, appropriate dosage is very important when it comes to nutritional supplements.

Consider food first. Making food choices everyday from such a great variety of foods that contain essential vitamins, minerals and all other nutrients is definitely time well spent.

<< back to previous page