Are Supplements Really Necessary for Good Health?

People take dietary supplements for a number of reasons. They're great for ensuring intake of vitamins and minerals, but are there reasons beyond that? Find out.

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Are Supplements Really Necessary for Good Health? People take dietary supplements for a number of reasons. They're great for ensuring intake of vitamins and minerals, but are there reasons beyond that? Find out.  -- Shereen Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest Shereen Lehman, MS Nutrition Expert Do You Need to Take Vitamins? Dietary supplements may be helpful if you're not getting all the nutrients you need from your diet, but they're not a replacement for a healthy diet. READ NOW Can I Take Omega-3 Supplements Instead of Eating Fish? A reader wants to know if it's okay to take omega-3 fatty acid supplements because she doesn't like to eat fish. READ NOW Sulfites Enhance Flavor and Keep Foods Fresh Sulfites are used as a preservative in many processed foods and may also occur naturally in many foods. READ NOW Should You Avoid Drinking Fruit Juice? Drinking fruit juice isn't bad for your​ health. You don't need to avoid fruit juice, just watch your caloric intake. READ NOW Featured Articles • Your 7 Step Plan for Preventing Gallstones • 14 Healthy and Delicious Ways To Serve Pears • Nutrition Needs That Change During Menopause • Why You Must Take a Nature Walk for Your Brain and Mood • How to Get the Most From a 15-Minute Walking Workout • Paying for Care-Data Can Help You Make Better Decisions • What Infertility, Trauma, and Cancer Survivors Have in Common • 7 Strategies to Prevent Blisters Advertisement About Nutrition  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.