Supplements are a daily wellness habit for many Americans – but experts warn more isn’t always better.Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwaganda for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist and metabolic medicine expert based in Texas, said that supplements should be balanced with other medications and medical conditions.AMERICANS ARE GIVING UP MULTIVITAMINS FOR A DIFFERENT DAILY HEALTH HABIT, STUDY FINDS"I've never met a supplement I didn't like under the right circumstances," he said."There's some evidence around what it's doing in the body."Supplements are a daily wellness habit for many Americans – but experts warn more isn’t always better.
(iStock)While supplementing certain nutrients can be beneficial, the health expert warned that overdoing it can be "problematic.""A lot of people take one of everything and then stack peptides on top of it – and then they're going and doing 18 different things," he said.It's important to first assess what the body needs from an individualized approach, according to LaValle.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESFor example, low magnesium has been associated with the development of metabolic syndrome.In that case, he said, taking a magnesium supplement could help to balance out levels."We assume that if you eat healthy, you're going to get those nutrients.
But are the foods we're selecting actually rich in those nutrients?" he questioned.The expert recommended taking supplements targeted to correct specific issues.(iStock)LaValle recommends using supplements to address specific needs, starting with a blood test to pinpoint any deficiencies, rather than blindly treating symptoms.Low iron and ferritin are common among people complaining of fatigue, LaValle said, yet some may instead turn to supplements like ashwag...