Nutritional Supplements Sara Skar

What is a supplement? A dietary supplement is a manufactured product that is designed to enhance a persons diet.

Building a Foundation Multivitamins Fish Oil Probiotics

Multivitamins Combination of vitamins and minerals intended to bridge nutritional gaps that are not fulfilled through diet. Think of it as your insurance policy!

Water Soluble Vs Fat Soluble Vitamins: B and C Vitamins: A, D, E, and K Body can’t store extra Body can store extra Whatever is not needed is secreted through by the body Extra nutrients are stores in the liver and fat cells. Although unnecessary, it is not hazardous to take in large doses Taking too large of a dose can cause Hypervitaminosis

How do I know which multivitamin is right for me? Men's Vs Woman's Age Whole food vs Synthetic Tablet vs capsule vs chewable Servings per day

Fish Oil Healthy fat that is a good source of OMEGA-3 Fatty acids which the body can not produce on its own.

EPA vs DHA EPA DHA Benefits: Cholesterol, Blood pressure, Inflammation, Joints Benefits: Cognitive, Eyes, Mood Think everything from the neck, down Think everything from the neck, up Good for everyone Good for everyone, however women who are pregnant and children under the age of 5 should take a higher dose.

How do I know which fish oil is right for me? Dose Source Liquid vs Softgel Enteric coated

Probiotics a microorganism that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract

What kind of bacteria? Bifidobacterium Lactobacillus The most common form of beneficial bacteria found in foods Commonly found in dairy products Found in Yogurt and other fermented foods: most common is L. acidophilous Can help with the digestion of carbohydrates

How do I know which probiotic is right for me? How many CFUs? Acid resistant strains Men's vs Woman’s Storage

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