What Are Non GMO Vitamins And Supplements

By Dora Reed


Healthy living is something we all want to achieve. Good nutritious food which is well balanced is one of the important pillars of this lifestyle. When a balanced diet is not achievable, people turn to non GMO vitamins and supplements to actually make the diet better for their bodies. These are in form of vitamins and minerals, herbs and botanicals.

Genetic modification includes combining DNA from different species to create a combination of genes that cannot occur in nature naturally. The exact harm of genetically modified organisms has not been made known but there is a growing concern that they are harmful. For these reasons people are turning to products that are not genetically modified.

Vitamins are important factors to a body that functions optimally. Vitamins include folic acid, ascorbic acid, B6, B1, B12 and Vitamin D. These vitamins are found in a variety of sources from the foods we consume. A well balanced diet is able to provide at least all of them. In some cases however, one needs to supplement.

One of these instances is when the food eaten does not have adequate nutrients and vitamins. Besides, when diagnosed with certain health conditions like inadequate nutrient absorption. This is also true for expectant or breastfeeding women, elderly or women with heavy prolonged menses. The role of supplements is not to diagnose, prevented or cure but to give the body essential nutrients that may be lacking.

Non GMO supplements are extracted from natural foods or synthetically manufactured. For example, manufacturers may extract Vitamin E from beans or maize. Synthetic vitamins may not be as effective as those that are extracted. There are two terms used in describing the amount of a nutrient contained; RDA and DV.

RDA or the Recommended Daily Allowance refers to the amount of nutrient recommended for daily intake. Daily value on the other hand describes the labels for supplements. They give the nutrient amount provided by a food in the total daily diet. RDAs are set by Food and Nutrition boards and vary based on gender and age.

Supplements have various side effects. This occurs when combined with some types of medications or if taken when there is a certain medical condition underlying. In addition, taking the wrong type and can be deleterious to health. Purchase them without a necessary prescription from the nearest retail shop. There is no authority tasked with verification of the contents or composition, the manufacturer is solely responsible.

Supplements do not replace the role of a balanced diet in your life and should be taken when necessary only. Do not take them if the diet you are on contains the required RDA of a certain nutrient because if taken in big proportions they could harm you.

Remember to consult a doctor before taking supplements. They advise on the proper medication and dose and also diagnose if there is an absolute need for them. They are best taken after a meal usually during the day. Never take those that are water soluble on an empty stomach.




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