Why should you consult your doctor before use?

Using dietary supplements to provide the body with essential nutrients has become very popular. However, many studies have shown that taking too many dietary supplements is not only not beneficial but also harmful.

Dietary supplements come in many forms, from capsules, candies, powders to tablets. Although manufacturers clearly state the dosage, people should still consult a doctor and nutritionist before using, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).

To prevent overdose, people should consult a specialist before taking dietary supplements.

Usually, doctors will recommend supplementing certain nutrients if they detect that the patient is deficient, especially those whose daily diet does not meet the needs of vitamins, minerals or certain nutrients in the body. The first choice will be to supplement the missing nutrients with natural foods, then consider using supplements.

Supplement dosages should not only be based on manufacturer recommendations but also on your daily diet. In fact, many people do not need to take supplements because they have a healthy, balanced diet.

Many symptoms of supplement abuse

Overuse of supplements can lead to overdose, especially in people who combine several supplements instead of eating a balanced diet. Additionally, long-term use of some vitamin and mineral supplements can cause these substances to build up in the blood and lead to overdose.

Another cause of overdose is when people are taking supplements, but also consume other fortified drinks containing vitamins and minerals. However, they do not know that the drinks are fortified. As a result, they accidentally overdose on some nutrients.

Depending on the level of overdose, users may experience symptoms. If the overdose of vitamin A is severe, the body can fall into a coma. Too much vitamin D can cause blood in the urine, while too much vitamin E increases the risk of stroke...

Other symptoms of supplement overdose include muscle and joint pain, headaches, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, seizures, stomach pain, and more. To prevent this, it is best to consult your doctor before taking supplements, according to Verywell Health .

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