adverse drug-to-supplement or supplement-to-supplement interactions.
Do You Need THAT Supplement?
I salute you for wanting to be healthier and considering supplements to help you achieve your goals. However, you may not need the supplement that you are considering adding to your pillbox.
A great place to start in helping you determine which supplements you will benefit from are your lab results.
Yes, the labs that your health provider orders during your annual physicals can give you insight into what your body needs.
Your lab results may reveal a vitamin deficiency or that your body is getting enough vitamins and minerals through the foods you eat.
Supplementing a deficient vitamin or mineral may be more beneficial than consuming supplements that you have no problem getting in your diet.
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Your healthcare provider can give insight into which supplements may benefit your health the most and guide you to purchasing the supplements your body needs.
Knowledge is key to selecting the right supplement for your health.
The next time you are standing in front of the neatly stacked, health-inspiring supplement bottles, you will know that some of them don’t belong in your shopping cart. When quality supplements are properly implemented, your health is enhanced, not harmed.
Dr. Candace McMillon-Dantley is the health-empowering creator of The Doc Knows and she’s on a mission to motivate you to a life of health. She has a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. When she’s not health writing, she is health motivating and educating during her interactive presentations on healthy nutrition, self-care and conditions of the body. Her experiences as a business owner, chiropractor, wife and mom of two resonate and relate with her audiences. Connect with Dr. Candace on Instagram @drcandace.