Supplement usage traces all the way back to the mid-20th century. After synthesising and isolating all the types of vitamins our body needs to survive, clinicians began looking to address health issues through single vitamin supplements. These pills were a predecessor to what we now know as the multivitamin. Now if you're trying to combat a vitamin deficiency or lower your risk of certain diseases, or you may just feel proactive about your health then supplements are one way to improve your health.

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The Stats 

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• More than one-third of Americans take supplements. (Source: CRN)

• Multivitamin or mineral supplements make up 40% of all vitamin sales. (Source: NIH)

• The most common supplement contains fish oil, omega 3, DHA, or EPA fatty acids. (Source: consumerLab)

• About 30% of adults age 65 and older take 4 or more supplements of any kind. (Source: NIH)

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Though many supplements are certainly beneficial to your health, evidence varies widely, and it’s important to know which can benefit your health and which may be harmful.

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In the main they supplement your diet to get enough nutrients and enhance health. Some common dietary supplements include:

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• Calcium

• Fish oil

• Echinacea

• Ginseng

• Garlic

• Vitamin D

• St. John’s wort

• Turmeric

• Green tea

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In most cases, multivitamins aren’t likely to pose any health risks. Still, it’s important to be cautious when you put anything in your body. Therefore, your first step should be discussing your options with your healthcare provider, since a supplement’s effectiveness and safety may depend on your individual situation and health.

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