According to the CDC, more than half of all Americans consumed a supplement in 2012. Supplements...

According to the CDC, more than half of all Americans consumed a supplement in 2012. Supplements are common in our culture, and many people think they need to consume a supplement to be healthy. Are supplements safe? In this forum, we will investigate vitamin and mineral supplements.

Using your favorite search engine, find a vitamin and mineral supplement and evaluate it. In your initial forum post, discuss the following:

What is the cost of these supplements?
How do the amounts of vitamins and minerals in the product compare with the DRIs, AI, and UL?
Are the levels of nutrients safe?
What compounds are included that are not essential nutrients?
What disclaimers or warnings are made about the product? Does the manufacturer provide scientific evidence to back up their claim?
How likely is the supplement to improve a person’s health?

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I am taking the example of Vitamin C supplement whose name is

" Vitamin C gummies" by Nordic naturals.

The cost of this supplement is $30

This supplement contain 60 tablets in a packet. This supplement is for Vitamin C deficiency and required to increase immunity and provide anti-oxidant support.

Yes, the levels of nutrient are safe. The compounds that are present in this supplements are organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar and fruit and vegetable sauce. No, the manufacturer do not provide scientific evidence to back up their claim.

Warning message:

As, mention in this packet, this supplement is thought to improve a person's health.

gladiator answered 2 months ago

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