Supplements were created to support a person’s diet. Supplements as a group include vitamins, herbs, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes. They might be combined, like in a multi-vitamin, or as a single substance in a powder, pill, or liquid form.
Tips & Links
Dietary supplements can be beneficial to your overall health. Sometimes they are suggested by your physician, dietitian, or a naturopath.
Learn More
- Learn about supplements and their uses in supporting health from Healthlink BC.
- Be aware that supplements can interact with your medications. In some cases, these interactions can make your medications less effective or even harmful to your health.
- Review your medications with your physician, nurse practitioner, or pharmacist every year so they can give you guidance and make sure you are using everything safely.
Things You Can Do
- Include all substances you take and the amount in your medication list on your health profile. Remember, you are the only one that knows all the medications and substances you are taking.
- Review all medications and substances you take with your physician, nurse practitioner, or pharmacist every year so they can give you guidance and make sure you are using everything safely.
- Know you can Dial-a-Dietitian at 811 or email a Dietitian for your questions about your diet and supplements at Healthlink BC.
Record all your medications, over the counter drugs, vitamins, supplements, and herbs on your Health Profile and Medication List. Save your updated Medication List to your phone so you have it with you whenever you need it.