1. Nutritional Supplements
Sara Skar

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

3. Building a Foundation
Multivitamins
Fish Oil
Probiotics

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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

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

13. Question and Answer