The information we have about dietary supplements abounds, which is why beliefs have been formed around them, which in turn have created myths that are usually mostly wrong.
Below we share the most common ones:
Myth 1: its use is exclusive for athletes
Reality: There is a great variety for all types of people and needs that can be ingested for general well-being.
Myth 2: they help you lose weight
Fact: These help to complement the nutrients that our body needs, not to help you lose weight.
Myth 3: consuming them makes you fat
Fact: Supplements based on vitamins and minerals do not make you gain weight, since they are micronutrients that do not provide calories.
Myth 4: I don't need them if I eat a balanced diet
Reality: Even if we have a healthy diet, we may have a deficiency in some micronutrient due to the current production of foods that have caused their nutritional quality to decrease.
If we do a high-intensity sport, our nutritional requirements are also increased, so it is also advisable to include them.
Likewise, with age, our body generates less collagen, so it is advisable to include nutritional supplements that contribute to the prevention of pain, injuries or diseases.
Myth 5: They can be taken at any time of the day
Fact: Vitamins and minerals should be taken with food so that they are better absorbed, in addition to avoiding stomach irritation.
Myth 6: I can overdose on vitamins and minerals
Reality: There is no overdose of vitamins and minerals, the body only absorbs what it needs and the rest is discarded through fluids such as urine.
PRONAPRESA
"Because prevention is better than cure"
