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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Things To Consider When Choosing A Food Supplement Or Any Supplement

By Dean Cantwell

When searching for a food supplement you should choose carefully. By doing proper research you will find products that are good for your health without wasting your time and money. Whole food supplements are different from other supplements you will find in the market.

With thousands of supplements in the market today it's important to understand what supplements work and what supplements do not work. Manufacturers use all types of advertising to promote their products. Have you ever seen the advertisement "lose 30 pounds in 30 days"? Do you really believe this advertising?

You can go through the process of trial and error which is not only time-consuming but also expensive. I don't recommend this process. Your goal is to select a supplement that will make a difference in your health. Our choice is whole food supplements.

By doing a little research when choosing a whole food supplement you will avoid those costly trial and error mistakes. Remember that high quality products are supplements that work and are not necessarily the most costly product.

The process that I use when choosing a supplement is to find out who uses it and is there any credible research to back up the product. Remember that a whole food supplement is different than an isolated supplement such as vitamin C.

The elite class of nutritional supplements are whole food supplements. The term synergistic, is the term that describes the elements of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that require the presence of each other in a way that nature intended to give you the best benefits. So taking a stand-alone supplement such as vitamin C, is not as effective as getting your vitamin C from an orange. Thus whole food supplements contain the whole food and not just an isolated vitamin or mineral.

When researching a supplement on the market you should ask "Where are the third-party, randomized, double-blind, peer reviewed, published studies to support the claims being made?" You will eliminate 99% of the supplements on the market by asking this question. Because of the Internet it is easy to find bona fide studies that you can rely on. Be sure and use respected journals such as the professional journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise or the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

I also like to ask my friends and coworkers to determine if they are already using the product that I am researching. You can read the testimonials from the manufacturer but to get honest opinions will typically come from people you know and trust. - 17273

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