Are Food Supplements Necessary?

In England, one in five adults and one in ten children occasionally consume dietary supplements or vitamins and minerals in the form of medicines. But are we sure they are safe?

ARE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS NECESSARY?

No, they are not necessarily. And fortunately, because a balanced diet makes it possible to bring the essential nutrients necessary to cover our nutritional needs. In fact, deficits and nutrient deficiencies may only involve a few micronutrients (vitamin D, magnesium, calcium etc) and some people in special situations (pregnant women, nursing or elderly) may require supplements on the advice of a health …read more