Dietary Supplements; Are They Right For You?

Benefits And Risks Of Supplements

Most nutrients can be obtained through a well-balanced diet. However, supplements can provide additional nutrients to a diet as they are needed, or if there is an insufficiency or deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals. Often, multi-vitamins will be used to provide the patient with a small dose of all of the vitamins and minerals they need, and they will get the rest from their diet.

Most supplements are safe when the instructions on the label are followed, but large doses can have been dangerous and have adverse effects. In large amounts boron, iron, and selenium can be toxic to the patient.