Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\nBut with thousands of products available in stores and online, figuring out which ones are worth taking can be confusing.<\/p>\n
Dr. Frederick Chaleff, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and CEO of Scimera MD, says consumers should research supplements carefully before adding them to their daily routines.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a big industry and there are a lot of individuals and companies making supplements,\u201d Chaleff said. \u201cYou have to have independent testing of the end result.\u201d<\/p>\n
Look beyond the label<\/p>\n
Chaleff said the quality of supplements can vary widely between brands, making it important to know not only what a product claims to contain but also where its ingredients came from and how they were handled.<\/p>\n
\u201cKnowing the chain of raw material, where it came from, and how it\u2019s handled \u2014 all that makes a huge difference,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Chaleff recommends looking for products that undergo independent testing, which can help verify that what is listed on the label is actually in the product.<\/p>\n
Consumers can also look for GMP certification. GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices, a set of standards designed to help ensure products are manufactured consistently and safely.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can just take a little time and look at where it\u2019s manufactured and do research on that facility,\u201d Chaleff said.<\/p>\n
If consumers cannot find information about where or how a supplement is manufactured, Chaleff said he would avoid it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t touch that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Local 10 visited Florida Supplement, the manufacturing facility where Chaleff\u2019s Scimera supplements are produced, for a closer look at the manufacturing process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we developed the line, we made sure to find a manufacturer that followed all the guidelines, like Florida Supplement,\u201d Chaleff said.<\/p>\n
Supplements aren\u2019t one-size-fits-all<\/p>\n
For people considering adding a supplement to their routine, Chaleff said the first question should be what they are trying to accomplish.<\/p>\n
The conversation should take into account a person\u2019s overall health, including diet, exercise and individual wellness goals.<\/p>\n
While supplements can help fill nutritional gaps, Chaleff said they shouldn\u2019t be viewed as a replacement for healthy habits.<\/p>\n
\u201cTechnically, if you can eat all the food groups when you\u2019re supposed to, theoretically you shouldn\u2019t need a supplement,\u201d Chaleff said. \u201cBut in reality, that\u2019s not what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before starting a new vitamin or supplement, consumers should research the product carefully and talk with their doctor about what may be appropriate for their individual needs.<\/p>\n
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