We all struggle with maintaining a healthy diet, and a lack of certain nutrients can impact your wellness in the short- and long-term. As a result, many people look to vitamins and supplements to access nutrients that may be missing in their diets.  

How Dietary Supplements Can Potentially Cause Harm 

Vitamins and supplements are touted as ways to enhance your nutrition, but these claims don’t have a lot of backing for healthy adults. Additionally, many people can experience adverse effects after taking supplements. They can interact with medications you’re currently taking or alter the way your body metabolizes medication. Supplements can also damage the liver in rare cases.  

When Are Supplements Beneficial? 

While the benefits of supplements are overrated for many people, certain individuals must take them. This includes pregnant women, who can take folic acid to reduce the risk of birth defects. People with medical conditions that affect how the body absorbs nutrients can also benefit from a vitamin and supplement regimen. Bottom line: talk with your doctor before starting a new health routine.    

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