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You may have heard of supplementing, and if you’re not sure whether or not you should, read on for some pros and cons of supplementing and some popular supplements.
Make sure you research or ask a doctor before you supplement!

Supplements can fill nutritional gaps or deficiencies in diets.
Some prevent illness, injury, and disease.
Supplementing can lead one to a healthier state.

Some supplements can have a negative impact (toxicity) if not taken as directed.
Your body was made to absorb nutrients in food form, not in a supplemental method. Therefore, some supplements are not absorbed as well as they are in natural form.

Vitamin D can help increase strength/bone mass.
Our bodies can synthesize it from the sun during summer/spring but not in winter!

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids have numerous benefits ranging from decreasing inflammation to improving cardio health.

When our bodies are stressed, they burn through vitamins and minerals faster.
Calcium Magnesium Zinc is a great multivitamin to help your body in times of stress.

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Saint John’s Health Initiative
“We’re NUTS about Health”

http://www.mind2body.net/blog/top-5-supplements

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/supplements-guide

http://www.livestrong.com/article/355831-pros-cons-of-dietary-supplements/