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How Supplements Can Improve Your Overall Health

Dec 06, 2021
Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena offers chiropractor services and takes pride in educating patients about the value of taking supplements.

Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena offers chiropractor services and takes pride in educating patients about the value of taking supplements. Although it is possible to get the nutrients you need through eating a healthy and balanced diet, there are times when we don’t eat well-balanced meals. In situations like this, many people can and do benefit from using supplements to cover any nutritional deficiencies. However, you should keep in mind that there are many supplements that lack the clinical trials to support many of the health claims that they may make. However, there are some supplements that have clinical trials behind them to support their efficacy.

WHAT CAN SUPPLEMENTS DO FOR YOU?

Although supplements haven’t been shown to heal any chronic illness, there are some that have been tested and shown to be effective in improving or maintaining health. Multivitamins, vitamins B, C, And D, as well as calcium, are perhaps some of the most popular supplements that actually have clinical trials to support their effects and benefits. For example, calcium helps the body to build strong solid bones and vitamin D helps the body to process and absorb calcium. Many supplements are noted for their antioxidant effects. Antioxidants protect the body from cell damage. They also help support immune health. The FDA regulates many of these dietary supplements to ensure their safety, however. Integrated medicine and integrated care can have a complementary relationship with supplements and their uses, but patients should follow the guidance of their healthcare practitioners. Consulting a health care practitioner ensures that these supplements are safe to use with other medicines and treatments.

Health Advantage Physical Medicine invites patients to visit them in Pasadena to help with their healthcare needs. We offer chiropractor services as well as a myriad of others. We also can help guide supplement use and offer tips when it comes to using supplements properly and researching their efficacy. Give Health Advantage Physical Medicine a call at 626.798.7805, we can’t wait to help you with your healthcare needs.