“Who should take supplements?” We are asked this question over and over. Supplements are important especially for people that don't have a well-balanced diet. There are some demographics that need supplements more than others.
Supplements are especially important for women. Pregnant and breastfeeding moms need supplements, in particular iron and folic acid. Also, women with heavy menstrual cycles should consider taking iron. In addition, women over the age of 50 need more vitamin D and B12 than they did when they were younger because their bodies absorb less from the food they eat. Women with any specific health needs may want to reevaluate the vitamins and minerals they are taking, or not getting enough of in their daily diet.
Vegetarians may be in need of taking iron and vitamin B12. This is not always true for meat eaters because B12 and iron are naturally found in some seafood and red meat.
Another group that may need supplementation are dieters consuming less than 1,600 calories per day. This group isn’t likely to get all of the vitamins they need either because it is less likely they are eating the necessary portions from all levels of the food pyramid.
In general a daily multivitamin is recommended for most people, but if you have a personal need you may require additional supplementation. Some supplements interact with prescription medicines, so be sure to consult your physician.
-Community Assistant
Supplements are especially important for women. Pregnant and breastfeeding moms need supplements, in particular iron and folic acid. Also, women with heavy menstrual cycles should consider taking iron. In addition, women over the age of 50 need more vitamin D and B12 than they did when they were younger because their bodies absorb less from the food they eat. Women with any specific health needs may want to reevaluate the vitamins and minerals they are taking, or not getting enough of in their daily diet.
Vegetarians may be in need of taking iron and vitamin B12. This is not always true for meat eaters because B12 and iron are naturally found in some seafood and red meat.
Another group that may need supplementation are dieters consuming less than 1,600 calories per day. This group isn’t likely to get all of the vitamins they need either because it is less likely they are eating the necessary portions from all levels of the food pyramid.
In general a daily multivitamin is recommended for most people, but if you have a personal need you may require additional supplementation. Some supplements interact with prescription medicines, so be sure to consult your physician.
-Community Assistant
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