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How Many Supplements Should I Take a Day?

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There are a lot of different all natural health supplements out on the market, and they all do different things, so it can get to be confusing for a person who doesn’t understand which ones they need and how much of them that they should take. This can be dangerous because some supplements can be toxic if they are taken too often. Other more gentle supplements won’t be effective if someone doesn’t get enough of them, such as the green tea extract sold by Nature’s Wellness Market. To help make things a little less confusing, here are a few basic guidelines to follow:

Consider Your Body Size

A man or a woman who has a smaller than average frame should take the dosage that is listed for a child instead of the one for an adult. That is because it is calculated for someone with less body weight. Those who are taller and heavier than average may need to take more than the dosage that is listed.

Determine if the Supplement is for Maintenance or Therapeutic Purposes

The way that a supplement is being used determines whether someone needs more or less of it. Maintenance supplements are vitamins and minerals that a person needs to ensure they don’t become vitamin deficient. They are usually taken in lower doses because they are needed every day. Therapeutic supplements are only taken for a short time. So most people need a higher dose of them.

Think About Your Tolerance to Supplements

Some people can handle larger doses, and others can’t. That is because each person has a unique body chemistry. So if someone knows that they tend to be more sensitive to what they put into their body, they might want to start out with a lower dose than what the label of a supplement recommends.

Ask if the Supplement is Fat or Water Soluble

Supplements vary in the way that they are absorbed into the body. Some have to be taken in smaller doses because they can accumulate in the fat of the body over time. Others that are water soluble pass through with the urine if a person takes too much of them. These have to be taken in higher doses to ensure that a person gets enough of them at a time.

Determine the Risk of Toxicity

More caution is needed when a person takes a supplement that can be damaging to the liver or other organs or when taken in combination with medications. So the dosage should be kept limited to the smallest amount possible. For example, a supplement that contains kava kava or comfrey can be damaging to the liver with long-term use. These two herbs have wonderful healing properties, but neither of them should be used at a full-strength dosage for more than a week.

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Nature's Wellness Market is dedicated to providing top quality health and wellness information for people to make educated health decisions in their day-to-day lives. After all, we believe in happiness through health.

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