Under what conditions, do dietary supplements become necessary? Should I be taking dietary supplements?

7 Common Yet Essential Nutrients.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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6. Vitamin A
Category:	Fat soluble vitamins
Best food sources:	Foods high in beta carotene such as sweet potato, carrots (raw), spinach, musk melon, broccoli, tomatoes; fortified foods, liver, eggs, turkey
RDA	Indian:	Men and Women: 600 mcg or 2000 IU
	US:	Men: 3,000 IU Women: 2,300 IU
UL*	10,000 IU
Main function: Used to treat vitamin A deficiency (Malnutrition or Xerophthalmia). Vitamin A is required for healthy immune barriers and epithelial tissue, growth, reproduction, bone and red blood cell formation, vision.
Potential side effects from excessive consumption - It is important not to take vitamin A in amounts above the RDAs. Vitamin A excess is stored in the body and over time can lead to symptoms of poisoning such as dry, rough skin and cracked lips, double vision, irritability, headaches (severe), birth defects, hair loss, fatigue, brittle nails, bone pain and fragility, and eventually to death. Please check with your doctor before taking, especially if you have liver or kidney disease or if you abuse alcohol
Brands Names	India:	Aquasol A, Sea Cod (cod liver oil)
	USA:	Aquasol A, Palmitate A

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21 October, 2011 | MyoCalm | Reply

Ayurveda and yoga not only complement each other but both sciences actually embrace each other as they share similarities and fundamental principles on many levels. Ayurveda and yoga should go together to achieve optimal health, peace, and longevity.
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08 June, 2010 | Kanika Jain | Reply

I agree,if a normal healthy person takes a well balanced diet and does adequate physical activity then there is no need for taking any dietary supplement.

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