What are the pros and cons of vitamin supplements?

If you pride yourself on consuming a healthy, balanced diet, you may be considering or already taking a multi-vitamin. Or perhaps you are worried you aren't getting enough nutrients in your diet? read more

Over half of Americans take some type of supplement each day, with multivitamin supplements being one of the more popular choices, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. While there can be some benefits to taking vitamin supplements, certain supplements, or combinations of supplements, can be risky for some individuals. read more

According to the 2010 Supplement Business Report published by the Nutrition Business Journal, dietary supplements are a 27 billion dollar industry. That is in the United States alone, a pretty impressive number. Botanicals, herbs, meal replacements, vitamins, and minerals fill the shelves of stores from local supermarkets to high-end nutrition shops. read more

Vitamins Have Been Proven to Help. The jury is still out on whether all vitamins are necessary but there are a few supplements that have been proven invaluable in some instances. For example, if you take high levels of pharmaceutical drugs, your body may become depleted in vitamins and minerals and require supplementation. read more