Wow! That is a great question. Actually, I could probably write for about two hours on this subject alone. Everyone will have different opinions on this. Personally, I believe that supplements should only be taken if you are training for a very specific goal, competition, or if you have a condition or lifestyle habits that requires the use of one. Bodybuilders for example who are training for a specific event can benefit greatly by using a number of supplements. But for your "average joe", whose only goal is to be fit and healthy, to take a large number of supplements would be unecessary and definitely not economical. The fact of the matter is, that the "average joe" can get all he needs from a proper diet. And the majority of synthetically produced supplements are just magnified versions of substances that already exist in real food.
Just the opinion of a "above average healthy joe "!
Thanks for the question.
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