What are nutritional supplements and why do we need them?
Nutritional supplements are micronutrients classified as vitamins and minerals, that are involved in the metabolic processes in the body responsible for energy production. The typical western diet does not contain adequate amounts of many of the vitamins and minerals that are necessary for normal metabolism. A recent study found that in order to take in the recommended amounts of nutrients, it would be necessary to consume over 5,000 calories a day.
