Why should you consult your doctor before using?

Using dietary supplements to provide the body with essential nutrients has become very popular. However, many studies show that taking too many dietary supplements is not only not beneficial but also harmful.

Dietary supplements come in many forms, from capsules, candies, powders to tablets. Although manufacturers clearly state the dosage, people should still consult a doctor or nutritionist before using them, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).

To prevent overdose, people should consult a specialist before taking dietary supplements.

Usually, doctors will recommend supplementing certain nutrients if they detect that the patient is deficient in nutrients, especially those whose daily diet does not meet the needs of vitamins, minerals or certain nutrients in the body. The first choice will be to supplement the missing nutrients with natural foods, then consider using supplements.

Supplement dosage depends not only on the manufacturer's recommendations but also on your daily diet. In fact, many people do not need to take supplements because they have a healthy, balanced diet.

Many symptoms of supplement abuse

Overuse of supplements can lead to overdose, especially in people who combine several supplements instead of eating a balanced diet. Additionally, long-term use of some vitamin and mineral supplements can cause levels of these substances to build up in the blood and lead to overdose.

Another cause of overdose is when people take supplements, but also consume other drinks that are fortified with vitamins and minerals. However, they do not know that the drinks are fortified. As a result, they overdose on some nutrients without knowing it.

Depending on the level of overdose, users may experience symptoms. If the overdose of vitamin A is severe, the body can fall into a coma. Excess vitamin D can cause blood in the urine, while excess vitamin E increases the risk of stroke...

Other symptoms of supplement overdose include muscle and joint pain, headaches, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, seizures, stomach pain, and more. To prevent this, it is best to consult your doctor before taking supplements, according to Verywell Health .

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