Supplements

You can add a variety of supplements to your diet for more energy, faster healing, and healthier hair and nails. Consult with family physicians Irelis Rodriguez Castro, MD, and Alireza Ebneshahidi, MD, and their team at NextHealth Care in Debary, Florida, about which supplements can meet your needs and how to take them effectively. Call NextHealth Care or schedule an appointment online for more information about supplements today.

What are supplements?

Supplements are substances you can use to improve your nutrition. They come in multiple different forms, including pills, capsules, and meal replacements like shakes or bars. You can also find them in the form of powders to add to foods or beverages.

Some dietary supplements include just one nutrient while others are packed with many essential electrolytes. They’re not meant to cure any diseases, but they can enhance your health or function in a variety of ways depending on why you’re taking them and which type you take. 

Most supplements include micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, which you can also find in your diet. However, because of absorption issues, health concerns, and other factors, taking supplements may be necessary for meeting your body’s nutritional requirements. 

Who should take supplements?

There are many reasons you might consider taking supplements, though they’re not particularly beneficial for everyone at every time. 

There are specific circumstances under which multivitamins and other supplements are helpful. The team at NextHealth Care may recommend taking supplements of some kind if you:

• Are pregnant 
• Are breastfeeding
• Are trying to lose weight
• Have a digestive disease
• Have food intolerances or dietary restrictions
• Experience heavy menstrual periods
• Are in menopause

If they do recommend supplements, the team at NextHealth care can tell you about every nutrient in your recommended products and the purpose that it serves in the context of your health and wellness. 

How might I benefit from taking supplements?

Under the right circumstances, supplements can offer distinct benefits for your health and well-being. Most supplements offer mild and tolerable effects with no risks or side effects. However, some need to be taken in moderation. Some may not be compatible with the medications you take. That’s why it’s important to consult your physician before using a supplement.

By taking supplements as recommended, you might experience:

• Increased immunity
• More energy
• Faster nail and hair growth
• Better bone health
• Less cell damage
• A lower risk of birth defects if you’re pregnant
• Slower disease progression

Be sure to take your supplements according to your physician’s instructions to get the best possible results from using them.

Call NextHealth Care or schedule an appointment online to find out how supplements can enhance your wellness today.