As you may have guessed by now, the internet is bursting with false or misleading advertising claims. You can find bogus claims beneath every web rock about everything from losing weight fast to increasing the size of certain parts of your body.
Dietary supplements are particularly vulnerable to outrageous claims partly because people want to believe that their problems can be solved by taking a pill. Informed consumers have a right to know that out of all the claims made that there are relatively few dietary supplements that have been medically proven to be safe, effective and actually help solve the problem that they are addressing. Listed below are 9 supplements that have actually been shown to be safe for most people to take and, as an added bonus, might even be effective in treating the disorder they are targeting.
Glucosamine Sulfate - Glucosamine Sulfate is often used in combination with chondroitin as an effective treatment for reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis of the joints and may also help slow its general progression. Glucosamine Sulfate is a substance needed for the repair of damage in healthy joints and is not normally found in our diets. Most of the Glucosamine found in supplement form is extracted from the shells of shellfish. Because of this, you should avoid glucosamine sulfate supplements if you have an allergy to shellfish.
Vitamin D - Most effective when taken with calcium to help prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs and fortified milk. The sun also stimulates the daily production of vitamin D in the skin and it has been estimated that as little as 10 minutes of exposure is enough to prevent deficiencies. The widespread use of sunblock and the relative lack of dietary sources has contributed to common deficiencies in vitamin D. Vitamin D is important in maintaining normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus and aids in the absorption of calcium, critical for maintaining strong bones. Studies also indicate that vitamin D provides protection from osteoporosis, hypertension and cancer.
Lactase – Lactase is a common enzyme found in the small intestine and is important in digesting milk and milk products. Lactase allows the body to break down lactose into glucose and galactose, which can easily be digested by themselves but not as a single unit. However, not everyone produces enough lactase to digest the lactose found in milk products and this can result in symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea and excess gas. Lactase supplements have been shown to reduce the symptoms of gastrointestinal symptoms in people who are lactose intolerant. Lactase capsules, and tablets can be taken as needed and lactase drops can easily be added to regular milk.
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