A Simple Guide to Dietary Supplements That You Can Use at Your Gainesville Apartment

If you lead a busy lifestyle and often don’t have time to eat three full meals a day, or are looking to complement your diet with extra nutrients, dietary supplements may be an excellent solution. Dietary supplements are available in a wide range of varieties that serve many different functions, so this article will hopefully be able to point you in the right direction and give you the basics on choosing the right supplements for you.

The most commonly available dietary supplements include:

• Multivitamins – Multivitamins are pills that contain a number of vitamins (and often minerals, too) necessary for human health. Usually designed to be taken once a day, multivitamins often are intended to fill the nutritional needs of a certain age groups (such as children, adults, and seniors) or genders. While multivitamins vary, they generally are your best bet for solid, all-round nutrition.
• Individual Vitamins and Mineral Supplements – These supplements are designed to aid individuals who are deficient in or need more of a certain vitamin or mineral. Taken once or twice daily, they typically contain very high amounts of a single vitamin or mineral (often beyond the daily recommended value), and should be avoided unless you need much more of the vitamin or mineral in question.
• Essential Amino Acids – Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and essential amino acids are those that the body cannot produce on its own, so they must be consumed in one’s diet. An example of an essential amino acid is tryptophan.
• Fatty Acids, Antioxidants, and other Nutrient Aids – Antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrient aids are believed to help your body in a variety of ways, from slowing the effects of aging to boosting heart health and building your immune system to better fight disease.
• Probiotics – Probiotics aid your digestive and immune systems by increasing the amount of helpful bacteria (referred to as “natural flora”) found in the lining of your intestines. Probiotics are said to be particularly useful for people who suffer from bloating, frequent upset stomachs, or other digestive tract issues.

Before you decide to include dietary supplements into your daily life, please first consult with a physician or dietician. While supplements are typically purchased over the counter and have minimal side effects, you should always discuss any new supplements or pills you are taking with a licensed medical practitioner, especially if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, have a pre-existing illness, or are already taking other forms of prescription medication.

At Bellamay Grand, we hope that this list helped you find the best supplements to take at your Gainesville apartment. If you’re not a resident, and would like to learn more about our luxury apartment community, contact our leasing office today.