FAQs
HSIS Myths & Facts- "Everybody gets enough nutrients from their diet, no matter what stage of life they are at."
- "If I take supplements I don't need to bother about what I eat."
- "Supplements are only for body builders and athletes."
- "Most supplements are taken by young people or pregnant women."
- "You only need to take supplements for a short period of time - they are quick fixes."
- "You don't have to take supplements with food."
- "You shouldn't take too many different supplements at the same time, they might not work properly."
- "You can easily overdose on supplements."
- "Nobody knows how much of a supplement is safe to take."
- "Some supplements can stop medicines from working."
- "Vitamin B6 causes nerve damage."
- "Dietary supplements are unnecessary and a waste of money."
- "Supplements are a new fad to make money and are most likely to be taken by the well-off who least need them."
Myth 3: "Supplements are only for body builders and athletes."
Fact 3: Not true. People from all walks of life can benefit from supplements at certain times in their lives, particularly if they do not or cannot regularly eat a varied diet, or if they have an increased requirement for certain nutrients (see Facts 1 and 2). In fact, contrary to popular belief, the vitamin and mineral requirements of athletes may not be very different from the average individual.
Information provided by HSIS Health Supplements Information Service.
