Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of the human body. Although many of them are found in the normal diet, these days supplements with various combinations of vitamins and minerals are peeking out at you almost on every corner. But how to know a lot about them? Before you start using them, familiarize yourself with a few important facts that will clarify their nature. For a specific selection and dosage of Beggs dietary supplements, use our guide, which you can find in this article.
Fact No. 1: Taking food supplements has its advantages, but also various pitfalls
Vitamins and minerals are generally considered safe. Still, it’s important to be cautious. Supplements can interact with other medications you are taking. They may pose a risk if you have certain medical conditions, such as liver disease, or are about to undergo surgery. Care should also be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding – not all supplements are intended for this group of women. A big advantage of Beggs food supplements for adults is that most of them can be used by pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Tip: Before buying or using a food supplement, read all the information about its effects, indications and contraindications. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nutritionist about any medications you’re taking and about your medical condition.
Fact No. 2: Food supplements are not drugs
A food supplement is food and not a medicine. It is a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect. It does not go through any preliminary approval process before being put on the market, as in the case of a drug. Nor can it solve your health problems. Therefore, the food supplement cannot be considered as a remedies intended for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.
Tip: Be wary of food supplements that promise a cure or a quick solution to a health problem.
Fact No. 3: Food supplements have many forms
The most common forms of food supplements include tablets, gel capsules, or drops. Tablets are essentially active substances compressed under great pressure into a definite form. You will most often encounter this form with medicines.
Capsules, on the other hand, contain active substances in uncompressed form. You will also find this form in Beggs food supplements, which in most cases are made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. This is a great choice for vegans. The exception is Beggs Omega-3, EPA+DHA, which is made from gelatin capsules containing primarily fish oil.
Drops are then a suitable choice not only for children, but also for everyone for whom swallowing larger pills or capsules can cause problems. You can find this form in the children’s food supplement Beggs Kids Vitamin D3 400 IU BIO Olive Oil. The drops can be applied directly to children’s tongue, nipple (if you are breastfeeding), in the formula milk, expressed milk, juice or a small amount of food.
Tip: The current market contains many forms of food supplements, so you can easily choose the one that is most pleasant for you or your baby.
Fact No. 4: Less is sometimes more
Always follow the recommended dosage. Taking higher doses of some vitamins and minerals can cause health problems. Excessive use of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), which are absorbed through the intestinal walls, is particularly risky. Their accumulation in the body can cause a toxic reaction. For example, even five times the recommended daily dose of vitamin A can cause brain and liver damage with regular use.
Tip: If you take several types of food supplements every day without a professional recommendation or prescription, talk to your doctor. He/she will help you clarify your health goals and also advise you on the selection of suitable vitamins and minerals.
Fact No. 5: Food supplements do not replace a healthy lifestyle
The basis of physical and mental harmony is above all a balanced diet, regular exercise and enough sleep. A stable social, work and family background and, of course, a lifestyle without addictive substances can also contribute. Vitamins, minerals or other food supplements will not replace any of this. However, they can fill in nutritional gaps.
Tip: Never take food supplements instead of real food.
Fact No. 6: Each food supplement is better absorbed at a different time of a day
In addition to a varied diet and compliance with the drinking regime, it may also be important which time of day you take the food supplement. Some vitamins are fat-soluble (for example vitamin A, D3, E, K), so it is good to consume them together with food. With some minerals, care must be taken so that they are not consumed at the same time as others and thus did not prevent each other from being absorbed (for example, calcium, magnesium, iron).
When is it best to use food supplements? At first glance, it may seem to you that it is a bit of a science. In order to make it as easy as possible for you, we have prepared a clear guide for you, where you can find everything about the daily use of Beggs food supplements. Download it for free today HERE.
