An Introduction to Nutrition and Supplements for Women

An Introduction to Nutrition and Supplements for Women With literally millions of branded vitamins, energy boosters, health ‘enhancers’ and mineral supplements available, it’s virtually impossible to know if you’re taking the right ones … or even if you’re doing the right thing taking any at all. When I started looking at the whole subject of nutritional / dietary supplements, it became quickly evident to me how broad this subject is, but more astonishing is just how diverse opposing views are delivered. The reality is, approximately 45% of women in developed countries take some form of nutritional supplement., despite research showing that whole foods, with their mix of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, outperform supplements in combating disease. Furthermore opposition to the whole supplement query will tell you that supplements are simply unnecessary, with some experts going further by claiming that supplements are actually harmful. Let’s take a step ...