Coping Ideas - Health Tips { { { { { { Health Tip: Using a Dietary Supplement { { { { { { | | (HealthDay News)�?FONT color=#333333>More than half of Americans take a dietary supplement of some kind, the Cleveland Clinic says. But all supplements aren't safe and effective. The clinic offers this primer: - There's no better substitute for a healthy, balanced diet, which can provide most healthy people with all of the nutrients they need.
- Supplements are a good option for people who can't get enough of certain needed nutrients through diet. Pregnant women, athletes and vegetarians are prime examples.
- Too much of a good thing can cause serious health problems. Be sure not to exceed the recommended daily amount of any supplement.
- Supplements aren't regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, so it's up to consumers to carefully check supplement labels to be sure what they're taking.
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