All this talk about diets, junk foods, and vitamin
supplements makes you wonder just how healthy are the foods that you eat these
days. Generally speaking, anything edible that your stomach digests contains
varying levels of vitamins and minerals to meet your bodily requirements.
Therefore, it's not about if you can get these nutrients into your body,
but rather how much of them do you consume regularly. This is where
vitamin supplements come in handy.
Take note that they are called supplements for a
reason; you are not expected to solely rely on them to receive your daily doses
of nutrients. To help you gauge just how much of these supplements you need,
the Institute of Medicine established certain guidelines like the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) and the Adequate Intake (AI) indexes. It is very
important that you strictly follow these guidelines so that you won't
experience any nutritional deficiencies.
Be warned, though, that you also don't go beyond the RDA or
AI because too much of these vitamin supplements can actually harm you. For
instance, taking too much vitamin B6 can cause neuropathic problems, like
sensory deficiencies and muscle weakness. However, certain people (e.g. senior
citizens with osteoporosis) may need to go beyond the RDA to remain healthy.
When in doubt, consult with medical professionals before you pop that vitamin
bottle.
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