TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT TO SUPPLEMENT?

Priyanka Elhence looks at the relationship between eating healthy and popping pills.

Astrong immune system depends on a healthy diet, and the natural nutrients and fibre obtained from whole foods to provide the body with a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

But what about all the vitamins and supplements available for better health? Unfortunately, the popular belief that popping pills helps maintain good health is not entirely correct. There are times when taking a supplement can be very useful – helping with food allergies and intolerance, during pregnancy or meeting nutritional requirements on a restrictive diet, for instance. But for healthy adults, the usual trifecta of eating a nutritious diet, exercising and getting enough sleep are the best ways for optimum immunity.