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Many
people use dietary supplements to enhance their overall health,
fitness and wellness. Some have more specific goals -- such as
improving athletic performance or living longer.
Our
nutrition experts have answered a variety of questions about vitamins,
minerals, herbal remedies, amino acids, antioxidants, or other
dietary supplements.
General questions
about quality and supplements
Q: Who is the
editor@ supplementquality.com?
Q:
How do I find information on the quality
of specific supplements? And how do I judge their quality
for myself?
Q:
Do we get enough vitamins
from the food we eat? Or do we need to take supplements to optimize
our health?
Q:
How do I select a really good,
high quality multivitamin?
Q:
Are natural vitamins
better than synthetic ones?
Q:
Should dietary supplements be kept in the dark or in the refrigerator
to lengthen their shelf life?
Q:
Do my vitamins and other dietary supplement pills
dissolve quickly enough?
Safety
Q:
I think my supplements are being tampered
with. What should I do?
Q:
"Talc" is in
the list of ingredients on my supplement label. Isn't this dangerous?
Specific
supplements & ingredients
Q:
Calcium: What are the differences
among the various types? Which kind is best for post-menopausal
women? When should it be taken?
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"Chelated": What does
this term mean? Is a chelated mineral of better quality than other
kinds?
Q:
Folic acid, B6, B12, and L-arginine:
How much is beneficial for an older person to take?
Q:
Can taking ephedra (ma huang) cause a false
positive result on a drug test, such as for sports or an
employer?
Weight /
muscle gain
Q:
Are there any nutritional supplements that can help me gain
muscle weight? Do they have side effects? Do weight-gain
supplements contain any steroids?
Q:
What about muscle building-and-recovery
supplements for women? I've heard that research shows that
supplements designed for men are of little value to women. Are there
any supplements or vitamins/minerals that will aid women in boosting
strength, losing weight, and increasing recovery time?
Q:
How does ZMA work? Are there any side
effects? What is the important information for me to know?
Weight loss
Q:
Does GABA really work to help
lose weight?
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