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Vitamins and supplements have become so common, and it seems like everybody is taking them. But have you ever wondered why people take them? In most cases, it’s not because of the health benefits but because they may have heard that someone else is doing so or they read some junk science somewhere. In addition, the vitamins and supplements industry does a lot of marketing.We see a lot of people talking supplements they shouldn’t be taking; in short, they are wasting their money. Their bodies don’t need whatever they are taking, and probably the body can’t even absorb the particular vitamin without having to take another vitamin.There is a lot of misinformation around supplements, especially because they are not regulated by the FDA. Our coaching team here at Pulse Fitness believes that focusing on a well-balanced diet should be your priority. If you have a poor diet, supplements and vitamins are not going to help you.Tune in to this episode to learn more about this complex topic of vitamins and supplements and whether you need them or not.Key TakeawaysWhy people take vitamins and supplements (05:25)Knowing which supplements go together to increase their benefits in the body (08:02)Misconception and misinformation in the supplements industry (08:38)Toxins and heavy metals in supplements (09:38)Why you should focus on a balanced diet first (12:18)2Why you should research the manufacturer of a supplement and their processes (13:12)Avoid proprietary blend supplements (14:47)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!