New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/15/2014 -- Improving the overall wellness of people that food alone cannot fully provide made dietary supplements ideal in filling up the gaps on the daily nutritional values that people need which have led many researchers to question the value and efficiency of integrating such supplements in the system.

Researchers at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and other institutions strongly believe that the public should "stop wasting money" on the procurement of supplements since it does not bear any benefits to most people in industrialized nations that are well-nourished. However, claims about the incompetence of dietary supplements in closing the nutritional gaps were firmly opposed by huge names in nutrition science and biochemistry, including Bruce Ames of Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, who argued that vitamin deficiencies in fact are widespread in the United States.

Widespread vitamin and mineral deficiencies in most people can be blamed on the improper eating habits of many, as the NPD Group reported recently that most "have moved toward easy-to-prepare food at home instead of cooking more, even though restaurant visits have dropped". Moreover, people eat too much protein, too much oil and fat, and way too much sugar which is twice as much as the USDA recommendation, but falls short in vegetables, fruit, and dairy.

Arguments pertaining to the quality and relevance of including dietary supplement to achieve a balanced diet will always be raised inevitably since its 'main reason' is unidentified and that no evidences will be able to support its benefits. Although many were labeled as 'natural', it does not absolutely tell that it is safe for the reason that it contains compound ingredients that would be harmful in one person and helpful to some.

But one thing that's certain is that the effects of dietary supplements may differ from one person to another and can be identified thru the complexities of nutrient metabolisms, the beneficial effects in doses (high and low), and their baseline status. Cases happen when certain guidelines that were developed for vitamin and mineral intakes did not include information on the baseline status. It would relatively give dissimilar reviews lumped together and would have inconsistent results.

On the other hand, scientists have developed technologies to improve measurements of both nutrient status and intakes such as the skin-spectroscopy method that assess levels of carotenoids and give a readout of their nutrient status. Another thing is the Smartphone app that requires the user to take pictures of a plate of food to estimate and records its nutritional components which have been shown to be more accurate than self-reports.

Eventually, attaining an overall well-being should never look as hard as it was presumed. If only people have self-discipline and respect to their body, leading a proper way of life by eating the right food, exercise, takes proper sleep, and avoiding any vices would be enough in maintaining a healthy body.

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