nutritional supplements

Health in capsules

Nutritional supplements are products taken to add nutrients to the diet—vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or other substances.

They come as pills, powders, liquids, or gummies.

People take them to fill gaps in nutrition, boost energy, or address specific health concerns: She takes iron supplements for anemia.

The supplement industry operates with less regulation than pharmaceuticals, so quality and efficacy vary widely.

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