How do you know if you should take or skip a particular supplement?

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Here’s how we decide which supplements to recommend.

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It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

For most people, taking supplements isnt essential.

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But supplements are popular and, in some cases, they can be helpful.

Up to three-quarters of Americans take supplements, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

What Is a Supplement?

examples of labels on supplements that indicate the supplement has been independently verified.

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And there are supplement manufacturers working diligently to ensure their products are exactly what they say they are.

So, how can you decipher the difference between a supplement worth taking and one to skip?

Were here to help.

All of our supplement product recommendations incorporate the expertise of healthcare professionals with specific knowledge of the supplement industry.

And all content is closely reviewed by our team of registered dietitians before being published.

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