Yap Wei Ming Louis
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How to Maximise the Effects of Your Supplements?
Last updated: Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 2 min reading time
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Supplements can’t replace a heathy diet, but general dietary supplements may help if your diet is inadequate. When used properly supplements can have many benefits but before you start buying everything from vitamin A to Zinc, remember to always talk to your doctor or dietitian!
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Fish Oil (ND). Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-993/fish-oil
Fletcher, J. (2017, Sep 28) When is the best time to take vitamins? Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319556.php
Iron (ND). Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-912/iron
Magnesium (ND). Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-998/magnesium
Mann, D. (ND) 6 Things To Know Before Taking A Magnesium Supplement. Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/know-before-taking-magnesium-supplement/
Martinsen, B. (2019, April 23) What’s the best time to take your fish oil supplement? Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://omega3innovations.com/blog/what-is-the-best-time-to-take-your-omega-cure-cod-liver-oil/
Nazario, B. (2018, June 25) What are probiotics? Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/what-are-probiotics#2
Zeratsky, K. (2018, Sep 15) When should I take calcium supplements? Does the timing matter? Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/calcium-supplements/faq-20058238
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