Monday, May 14, 2012

How Can You Choose the Right Dietary Supplement?


Choosing the right brand of dietary supplement is like shopping for a special pair of shoes meant for a ball. There’s no room for any mistake. Every side should fit. Every angle should make you look and feel amazing. One wrong point to the shelf means waste of money and disaster in your night. For supplements, it may mean disaster in your health.

Buying what is hot in the food supplement market does not necessarily amount to buying the best. At some point, the most Googleable brand is even relatively unknown but is promoted with copious Google Ad subscriptions. It takes time and lots of effort before pinpointing what truly fits. When it comes to your health, nothing is left compromised. In the midst of inundating advertisements and false promotions you see every day, how can you figure out the best brand of dietary supplement to buy?

1. Ask a user for opinion.
Unless you are living under a rock, I'm sure you have lots of friends or relatives with firsthand experiences with a particular brand. It is always best to hear what they have to say, which is most likely objective and honest (unless the salesman is your cousin).

2. Join forums that are not under any brand website.
Many forums are founded by manufacturers themselves. Don't be surprised if you see posts as mere advertisements. It is better if you will choose a discussion with an active flow (many well-known sites are moderated and free of prejudice). Never ever ask directly from the product site as no one there will give you a bad feedback.

3. Read the label.
Labels show everything – from the nutritional facts to FDA approval. You can also check the website of the regulating government body to be sure. Remember that the brand, which is good for your husband, may not be the best for you.

4. Price
Know what is within your budget. Nothing is more debilitating to mental health than a stock of debt.

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