Myths about Supplements :

But first, what are the supplements?

Basically, Health or Dietary supplements are the manufactured product which supplements the diet. It could be in the form of pill, tablet, capsule or powder. It provides additional nutrients that completes the total need of the body.

These supplements are enrich in nutrients like: vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, amino acids.

 So, after knowing the meaning of supplements. It’s important to know about the misconceptions that are flooded on the internet. In this blog we’re referring to 5 most common myths about supplements that you must’ve heard of:

• One doesn’t always need a Health Supplement

The biggest myth of all time is if you’re having a balanced and healthy diet, then there’s no need of any supplements. You need to keep one thing in mind:

A Plant is as nutritious as its soil.

We all are very well-aware of the situation of our soil. No produce can guarantee that its fertilizer- free. Moreover, in today’s scenario it has become necessary to add fertilizer.  Thus, don’t get the wrong idea by using supplements and eat whatever you want. Instead, supplements provides extra nutrition and must be taken with a healthy and balanced diet. So, you do need supplements, as food cannot give all the nutrients.    

• Multivitamins should be taken on empty stomach

Many vitamins are water- soluble, which makes them easily dissolve with water and hence nothing happens even if taken on empty stomach. However, some vitamins like Vitamin- A, D, E, and K can only be absorbed with fat. So be extra attentive while taking these vitamins.

• All protein powders are equivalent

This is not true. Different Protein powders have different constituents. Not all protein powders contains same quantity of carbohydrates, fats, calories, cholesterol. Whey protein is the best type of protein as it digests really fast as compare to casein protein.

• Health supplements are expensive

Something about supplements that you’ll learn eventually is that you get what you’re paying for. Yes, they are quite expensive but you’re also getting extra nutrients which at the end makes your investment worth it.

• Protein is the shortcut to muscles

Many people are under this impression, that by only having protein shakes they’re gonna have huge muscles. Although, protein shakes are necessary but you have to take a balanced diet along with it. To gain muscles, you need to work hard in the gym and take considerable amount of protein.

 So, these are some of the myths that you’ll need to understand before having any misconceptions about protein. Don’t believe what you see on the internet, do your research and then see what suits best for you!!