Anyone who is not able to meet their daily nutritional requirements due to a lack of time, restricted diets, lifestyle choices, etc. can benefit from nutritional supplements. People with high nutritional needs, for example, athletes can also highly benefit from nutritional supplements. Furthermore, people with certain health goals such as muscle-gain, improving skin health, gastrointestinal health, or even general health can benefit from supplements.

Some groups such as the elderly, menopausal or menopausing women, pregnant women are usually advised by their medical advisor to take additional nutritional supplements in order to maintain optimum health. Having said that, it is important for said groups to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any supplements, including ours.

Please note that supplements can improve overall health and help manage health conditions, however, they are not a substitute for a healthy balanced diet.

Selecting supplements will depend on a few factors such as your health goals, dietary preferences, age, food allergies, stage of life, etc. For example, if your goal is to gain muscle, you need to ensure you are consuming adequate protein and omega-3 fatty acids or if you follow a vegan diet then you should ideally supplement with the nutrients that are lacking in a plant-based diet. 

It is advisable to discuss your goals and preferences with your healthcare expert and/or do adequate research on the efficacy and evidence behind a certain supplement before taking them. To get a detailed idea on what you should know about a supplement, read this.

A supplement’s efficacy may depend on your individual health and circumstances. If you are deficient in a nutrient it may take more than a month’s time to see improvement. The improvement can be observed through the reduced symptoms for which you were taking the supplement. For example, if you take a supplement for certain skin health issues you will see improvement in those skin parameters.

To ensure that your supplements have the efficacy that they claim, read the labels carefully and choose a reputable brand that has third-party certifications and clinical evidence while buying supplements online or from a store.

Yes, one can take supplements on their own, however, it is advisable that you discuss it with your healthcare provider especially if you are pregnant, lactating, have an existing medical condition or are on chronic medications.