Nutritional Supplements: How to Separate Fact from Fiction and Pick the Right, High-Quality Items

Vitamins and nutritional supplements are super popular these days as people have become more health conscious. Indeed, with the promise of better health, improved performance, and increased energy levels, it’s no wonder why so many are turning to these items to enhance their overall well-being.

Yet, with so many products in the market and a mountain of claims and counter-claims to contend with, it can be challenging to separate fact from fiction and choose safe and high-quality items.

Don’t fret, though, because we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a look at some of the most common myths about nutritional supplements and, importantly, how to choose the right products and how QNET health and wellness offerings can improve your health.

Myth: Supplements are Only for Athletes

While sports nutritional supplements like protein powder and creatine are popular among athletes, nutritional supplements are beneficial for everyone. The modern diet often lacks essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients supplements can provide. So, even if you’re not an athlete, you can benefit from taking nutritional supplements.

Choosing the Right High-Quality Supplements: Before seeking to fill the gaps in your diet, determine beforehand what your body is lacking. For instance, multivitamins could be of benefit if you’re on a calorie-restricted diet.

It might also be necessary to consider your age and health condition. For example, production of the master oxidant glutathione — which the body requires to protect cells and organs — begins to decrease from age 20. Hence, if you’re an older individual, it’s advisable to consider a supplement like EDG3 Plus, the multi-functional beverage from QNET that replenishes, nourishes and strengthens via a powerful combination of turmeric extract, vitamin D3, and glutathione precursors.

Those with poor cardiovascular function, meanwhile, may wish to check out Olé, a tonic made from fresh olive tree leaves that supports heart health as well as defends the immune system against coughs, flu and the common cold.

Myth: Supplements are a Quick Fix

Many believe that supplements can solve all their health problems. The truth, however, is that these items are never the be-all and end-all. Hence, it’s vital to ensure that users maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, get adequate sleep and make positive lifestyle choices. That said, nutritional supplements can complement one’s healthy habits and augment your health and fitness.

Choosing the Right High-Quality Supplements: It’s easy to be blinded by our hopes and expectations, especially when dealing with worrying health complaints. However, remember that credible manufacturers of health and wellness products will never recommend taking nutritional supplements exclusively and/or claim that their offerings are the only way to achieve optimum health.

Take, for instance, Belite 123, QNET’s complete weight management formula. Yes, the three expertly formulated beverages combine choice ingredients from nature and have been developed to boost one’s metabolism, curb appetite, and detoxify the body. Nevertheless, they’re designed to complement a balanced diet, not replace it.

It’s also made abundantly clear that users should refrain from skipping meals and, for full effect, exercise for at least half an hour a day with a combination of cardio and resistance-strength training.

The same is true for Kenta, the Okinawan Diet-inspired anti-ageing formula. While it helps to modulate hormones and increase cell production, it is not supposed to be the only means of staying fit and healthy well into old age.

Myth: More is Better

Spending more time with our loved ones and making invaluable memories are among the things we should do more of. Those things aside, as a rule of thumb, large doses of anything should be avoided. Indeed, in the case of certain supplements, consuming an excessive amount can wreak havoc on the body. For example, consuming too much Vitamin A can lead to liver damage, while high doses of Vitamin C can cause nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. This is why it’s important to always stick to the recommended dosage and speak with a healthcare professional for those unsure about how much is right.

Choosing the Right High-Quality Supplements: Like learning about our body’s needs, it’s recommended that one does a little research beforehand about the ingredients in the nutritional supplements they are thinking of consuming. Many manufacturers claim to use natural compounds in their offerings. However, notwithstanding their origins and the claims made, it’s vital to note that certain ingredients can bring about unwanted effects.

The makeup of supplements aside, in any case, one ought to also look to see if the items have been quality tested for safety and effectiveness and whether or not third-party assessors have approved them for use. 

Note that QNET, with its long and impressive track record in the production of health and wellness items, is a company that prioritises research and testing of all nutritional supplements. However, take heed that there are manufacturers that sidestep this process.

Maintaining health and wellness

At the end of the day, the bottom line is that the vitamins and minerals in nutritional supplements can help you boost your health and wellness. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to ensure that you’re consuming high-quality supplements, not getting taken in by the various claims and myths and, importantly, that you’re continuing to eat well and exercise.

This article was originally published on 24 May 2023.