SUPPLEMENTS AND HEALTH

Supplements are taken with the aim of providing the body with nutrients that may not be consumed in the quantities eaten. Supplements are known to contain vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber, and other substance. Due to their nutrients composition, there have been large numbers of the U.S population seeking to take them in order to nourish to their bodies. This has resulted in a number not taking balanced diet because there are supplements that can provide the body with nutrients.  These supplements have clearly shown that they are not anticipated to prevent or treat any disease. The take of supplements has been considered dangerous due to the effects it has on the people and only those with extreme deficiency are recommended to take.

In the video, it is evident to say that a large number of Americans spends a lot of money to buy fish oil products. Due to their demand, they are considered to be the most commonly used dietary supplement. The intention of buying them is driven by the benefits that one is likely to get from them. It is true to say that what they pay for is not what they acquire in the supplement.  There has been extensive use of vitamins, herbs, fat-burning and fish oils supplements. These supplements have been used year in year out.

After a research on the use of the supplements was conducted there were side effects discovered. The major cause of effects of this supplements is because they are not regulated by the federal government which has caused the large usage of this supplements causing adulteration and contamination. There have been occurrences of diseases that are an outcome of tainted vitamins and fat-burning supplements. This has proven to cause extensive liver damage due to the workout supplements used.

Doctors, patients, regulators and industries experts were followed in order to know the basic root of this outbreaks. The research is aimed at looking whether the widespread of the supplements containing vitamin D and which are taken in high doses are of any good than harm. It was found out that the levels of omega-3 fatty acids advertised were lower than that contained in the supplements. It is also true to say that fish oil supplements are prone to be rancid.

It is debatable to say that fish oil supplements are beneficial to cardiovascular health. This is because all the clinical trial that have been conducted have proven that the hearts is not protected from diseases by taking fish oil supplements. It is true to say taking this drugs is a waste of time and resources. Taking of such supplements have only been associated with importance heart function and also promote overall health.

It is true to say that taking of the supplements does not necessarily lead to better health to most people. There are side effects associated with the intake of supplements and hence their intake should be reduced unless one has a problem with deficiency. It is in good faith to say it is better to have a balanced meal other than consuming synthesizes proteins and vitamins. It is also true to say that the supplements are not beneficial as they are made to appear. Lastly, it is upon individuals to take care of their health other than depending on the supplements.

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Frontline; Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCvivXvwUZg

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/supplements-and-safety/