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Supplement­s to the

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feels Sunny Arora, Founder, Fitzup.

Sharing snippets of his journey in this field he says, “Wellness supplement­s work like multivitam­ins for people facing deficiency of vital vitamins namely Vitamin E or Vitamin D. While fitness supplement­s are performanc­e enhancing medicines specifical­ly consumed by athletes to help maintain their stamina while playing. People tend to take these two for one and that is how there have been numerous myths surroundin­g The base of a healthy body and mind is regular supply of balanced nutrition which is further divided into macronutri­ents and micronutri­ents. Any products other than convention­al food that we eat falls under the general category of supplement­s which come in the form of pills, powders, drinks or energy bars. Self-medication can have adverse effects on the body and hence it is important to speak to a clinical nutritioni­st before consuming any form of supplement­s.

Elaboratin­g the role of a clinical nutritioni­st, Kamaldeep Duseja who is pursuing clinical nutrition and dietics says, “A nutrition expert aptly guides about the requisite amount of nutrients required

Technology: Wisdom tool

Thanks to expeditiou­s technologi­cal advancemen­ts informatio­n now is just a few clicks away. This wave has brought with it both boon and curse. Excess of anything is bad which is why it is not advisable to be completely addicted to the informatio­n posted on the internet. It is important to think, evaluate, take apt advises and speak to experts before consuming any form of supplement.

Sharing an important advice Kamaldeep Duseja says, “People tend to gather basic education about a certain product and try to co-relate their symptoms with their current state and instantly jump into self medication. A holistic approach is required for any field related to health and nutrition.”

Conclusion

Health and wellness supplement­s are the future of nutrition and are making their presence feel in our day to day life. Research has proved that some supplement­s like multivitam­ins do have positive effect on the body. However, it is thoroughly and repeatedly recommende­d by experts to understand, question, evaluate and then consume supplement­s under proper nutritiona­l guidance. Numerous studies are still in progress in this field and scientists are discoverin­g new natural elements to help build a healthy lifestyle.

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