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Do you need a vitamin supplement?
Katrina Hartwood
Issue date: 10/31/07 Section: Life
With so many things to consider when buying supplements, it is important that people research the company, to make sure they are reliable, and it is important to look at what a person needs supplemented. For example, excess iron in the blood leads to harmful effects in the body and a person should therefore have their iron intake and stores checked prior to beginning a supplement that contains 100% of the needed iron for a day. If a person suspects that they may be anemic and not have enough iron in their blood, it is important for them to have their levels checked and be diagnosed as being anemic before they try treating themselves with a supplement.
There are other issues that surround supplements so it is important for a person to become informed about the supplement they are taking or might take. Although it is best to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains to get adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, supplements can provide a person with the assurance to know they are getting what their body needs to function.
There are other issues that surround supplements so it is important for a person to become informed about the supplement they are taking or might take. Although it is best to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains to get adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, supplements can provide a person with the assurance to know they are getting what their body needs to function.
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posted 12/06/08 @ 3:07 AM MST
Vitamins are very good for our health, not to mention that they are vital for the little children. Considering the time we are living in, it is necessary to give your child his dose of vitamins. (Continued…)
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