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Nutritional Supplement

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sup~ple~ment (sup'le-ment; for v., sup'le-ment'), n. [L. supplemenium < supplere - SUPPLY] 1. to support or fulfill, as in "nutritional supplement" 2. to complete with information or education, as in "supplemental reading" on nutrition.

Micronutrients

The U.S. government has established RDI, or Recommended Daily Intake (formerly known as RDA or Recommended Daily Allowance), for certain micronutrients -including vitamins and minerals. These guidelines represent general recommendations for good health. Current research indicates that supplementing your diet above and beyond the percentage of micronutrients recommended by these standardized RDIs may promote even better overall wellness.

Vitamins

Vitamins are important elements of your diet because they assist the body in converting food to energy. There are a total of 13 vitamins, each of which plays an essential role in the proper functioning of the human body.

Minerals

Minerals are unique because they are not produced by plants and animals - they come from the earth. Plants get minerals from water and soil; therefore, animals and humans must consume plants in order to obtain these minerals. Macrominerals are those the body needs in large quantities; trace minerals are needed in much smaller amounts.

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Nutritional Supplement is not intended as medical advice, nor is the information it provides intended as a resource to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Before beginning any regimen of nutritional supplementation or exercise, a person should consult their healthcare professional.