Unhealthy Items at the Health Store: Four Reasons to Be Wary of Supplements

Unhealthy Items at the Health Store: Four Reasons to Be Wary of Supplements Who doesn’t want an extra boost to their health that’s as easy as taking one little pill? Although herbal supplements are often touted as a relatively easy way to support your body’s healthy functioning, in reality many of the products that are supposed to increase our quality of life may actually harm. Here are four reasons you should avoid herbal supplements, unless the brand, supplement and dose are specifically prescribed for you by a qualified naturopath or acupuncturist with extensive training in the use of supplements and herbs. Unseen side effects. You probably picked up your supplement of choice with a specific end-result in mind, like increased attention at work or improved athletic performance. But have you considered the side effects your herbal supplement will cause you? For example, taking a supplement like trimethylxanthine, a caffeine powder, intended to make studying or playing sports easier can also cause seizures, cardiac arrest and even death. Find out what the side effects are of any particular supplement in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Exacerbating pre-existing conditions. The improvements you’re meant to see as a result of taking supplements are usually vague and upbeat. But just like any other drug, how the supplement affects you will be determined by your specific body type and weight as well as your personal medical history. If you’ve had an...
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