There are a host of other dietary supplements beyond realm of vitamins, minerals and herbs that can contribute to your health and well-being. Some are manufactured by the body, some are consumed in food and others are available in supplement form.
There are all sorts of grandiose claims about some of these substances that it is sometimes hard to separate fact from wishful thinking. Scientists are just starting to understand how some of these nutritional supplements work and are beginning to conduct research to provide evidence of their health benefits
Here's an outline of some of the more popular dietary supplements and how they may contribute to your overall nutrition and health.