Supplements to consider ignoring
In recent years, dietary supplements (commonly known as functional foods) have become an increasingly familiar part of modern lifestyle.
Many products are advertised as anti-aging, weight loss or comprehensive health enhancement psychotherapy, according to IndianExpress.
However, experts warn that most of them are not necessary for healthy people and can cost users unnecessarily.
Clinical nutritionist CV Aishwarya, lecturer at the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Chennai, India), points out 5 groups of supplements that consumers can consider eliminating, including:
Collagen
Collagen, a product often promoted as a secret to keeping skin youthful. In fact, when entering the body, collagen is broken down into amino acids like any other protein. What the body needs to synthesize collagen naturally is a diet rich in protein combined with vitamin C, instead of expensive collagen supplements.
Fat burning drugs
Popular ingredients in fat-burning drugs such as caffeine or green tea extract only slightly increase metabolism in a short time. To lose weight sustainably, users can only rely on a balanced diet and regular exercise.
NAD⁺
Although playing an important role in energy production, NAD+ is synthesized by the body from niacin in daily food. Up to now, human studies have not proven the clear benefits of taking tablets.
tea and detox juice as supplements
In fact, the liver and kidneys have taken on this task very effectively. Eating lots of vegetables, fruits, drinking enough water and limiting processed foods is still the most sustainable way to support the body to naturally detoxify.
Probiotics
Although the gut microbiome greatly affects health, commercial microbiome products have different effects in each person. Experts recommend natural probiotics through fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir or cabbage, instead of relying on capsules.
Supplementary foods to eat
However, not all supplements are useless. Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Aster Whitefield Hospital (Bengaluru), said that there are some types that should be considered for supplementation, especially when the body is at risk of deficiency.
In particular, vitamin D is important for bones and immunity, but many people are susceptible to deficiency due to low exposure to sunlight.
Vitamin C helps increase resistance, supporting wound healing.
Vitamin B12 is necessary for the nervous system and red blood cell formation, especially important for vegetarians and the elderly.
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil help keep the heart and brain healthy, reducing the risk of chronic inflammation. In addition, magnesium plays an essential role in muscle relaxation, improving sleep and regulating blood sugar.
Experts agree that, instead of chasing expensive products with little scientific evidence, consumers should prioritize a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and stress management. This is the golden foundation for long-term health.
