●Misconception 1
Health supplements cure all illnesses.
In this survey, 57.4% of netizens stated they purchased health supplements because they were attracted by the "significant effects" described in them. So, what are the actual effects of health supplements?
On this matter, all three experts agreed that health supplements can only play an auxiliary role and cannot be used to treat diseases. Most illnesses are not nutritional diseases, in which case health supplements only serve a supplementary function. Furthermore, for a health supplement to have this supplementary effect, it must comply with national regulations. Products approved by the state with official documentation are not only ineffective but can also be harmful.
Some people take advantage of the elderly's desire for health and longevity, their fear of becoming a burden to their families, and their unclear understanding of the functions of health supplements. They exaggerate the effects of these supplements through "free lectures" and "free tours," and sell them at high prices. This has led many elderly people not only to waste their money but also to suffer from new health problems. In response, experts advise that the more a health supplement is hyped, the more cautious one should be, because the law has already set clear "red lines" that health foods must follow: the labels and instructions of health supplements must not claim to prevent or treat diseases.
Therefore, if a health supplement is being promoted with exaggerated claims, you should be more vigilant about whether it is false advertising. And once you are sick, you should go to the hospital for professional medical guidance, as taking medication is the correct course of action.
●Misconception 2
Health supplements are suitable for both adults and children.
Many families have health supplements, and it's common for the whole family to take the same one. In response, experts believe that health supplements are each targeted at specific groups. Currently, they are roughly divided into two main categories: for teenagers and for the middle-aged and elderly, and some are also differentiated by gender. According to the "Provisions for the Administration of Health Food Identification," health supplements must clearly state the applicable population on their labels.
Therefore, the same health supplement is not suitable for people of all age groups. Before using one, be sure to read the relevant instructions.
●Misconception 3
Health supplements are food, so it's fine to take more.
People often think that the more health supplements they take, the better, and the fewer, the worse. This is actually a mistaken idea. Any food consumed by the body must be metabolized by the liver. If you take too many health supplements, it may increase the burden on your liver. Moreover, everyone's intake of nutrients in their daily life is different. Therefore, without professional guidance, it is not advisable to take excessive amounts.
●Misconception 4
Taking health supplements will strengthen the body.
Healthy people only need to eat well. In our daily lives, food is the most important thing for our health. In addition to a reasonable diet, good lifestyle habits, appropriate exercise, and a healthy mindset are also essential. Of course, as modern life becomes increasingly busy, some people are so busy that they don't have time to eat properly, leading to poor nutritional structure, or sometimes they cannot obtain certain nutrients from food. In these cases, they can be obtained through other means, such as health supplements.
Therefore, although health supplements do play a certain role in preventing diseases, if you are healthy, there is no need to take them.