Hard to Get Nutrients

Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies can cause a wide variety of health problems. Not enough vitamin D? You could be putting yourself at higher risk of osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis or certain kinds of cancer. Also, you may not be able to absorb all the calcium you need. Calcium helps strong bones grow, may help prevent colorectal cancer, and may also help with weight loss. A vitamin K deficiency can cause bleeding problems. Slow growth and vision problems can be a result of not enough vitamin A. Most of these vitamins can be obtained from a normal healthy diet. However, the changing food habits of Americans may leave some people lacking essential nutrients. One way to make sure you are getting the proper nutrients is to take supplements. But, how you take your supplements can determine whether or not you are getting all the benefits you need.

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