Still other studies have found that high intakes of supplements lower the risk of many different types of cancer. In fact, many doctors are now turning to supplements to treat and to prevent diseases. In his medical practice, he often finds that supplements prescribed for one condition, such as arthritis, produces unexpected benefits, like improvements in sleep or mood. Recent research shows that many supplements also influence the behavior of genes in a positive way. So by helping your body to continue its normal functioning, supplements promote health and prevent disease.
Supplements are extraordinarily safe.
In general, it's good to follow the usage directions given on the bottles of supplements. The scientific research supporting the roles of supplements in health is far better than the research on most drugs. Recently, over the past five years, medical and scientific journals around the world have published more than 5,000 articles on antioxidants, which include vitamins C and E and closely related vitamin-like supplements. If you review this research, you'll notice two clear trends. One trend is that higher levels of vitamins and minerals are almost always associated with health.