Not being a medical student, nor doing much scientific research on supplemental use, I cannot give statistics. Mine are bases solely on experience and developing good eating habits. There was a time when I ran to the medical doctor for every little ache and pain. He finally discovered I was hypoglycemic. That is when I really got into natural healing and herbal treatments. I went on a sugar-free diet for 2 years, learned to balance my protein intake and actually 'beat' my hypo problem. My family at that time was a difficult problem, they refused to eat healthy but I did my best. Now, my 2 grown sons have very nutritional diets. Yet, in our fast paced world today and processed foods, or even on days when we don't eat right - it is a very good idea to take Supplements.
The major thing wrong with American diets is not taking time to prepare healthy meals. Most of these meals can be prepared in the time it takes to drive to a restuarant and wait to be served, or stop by fast food places. There is so much obesity in our country. So many young girls around here are slim & trim when they graduate from HS or college, get married, have a baby and gain tons of weight!
Did not mean to write a thesis here, but YES, I believe in taking supplements to boost the immune system and make up for what we miss in our diets. For some reason I have to take iron supplement because my body requires more than average.
Take your vitamins and have a great week!
Sara
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