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 5: "You only need to take supplements for a short period of time - they are quick fixes."
Fact 5: Not true. Unlike some medicines, dietary/health supplements are not an instant fix. Generally the body requires a steady, regular supply of nutrients from the diet and/or supplements for metabolism and growth and repair of body tissues, as not all nutrients are stored in the body. If you are someone who, for some reason, is unable to regularly eat a varied diet, then dietary supplements should be part of a regular and long term routine.
Drinkers / smokersIt is well documented that both smoking and excess drinking of alcohol, as well as being bad for other aspects of your health, affect many of the nutrients which are obtained from diet. In particular, the vitamins and minerals that act as antioxidants or in antioxidant systems, are important for smokers. These include: vitamin C; vitamin E; plus selenium and zinc
Information provided by HSIS Health Supplements Information Service.
