Dietary supplements include such ingredients as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes. You can find supplements in forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, powders, and liquids.
Some supplements can help assure that you get enough of the vital substances the body needs to function; others may help reduce the risk of disease. Supplements should not replace complete meals which are necessary for a healthy diet, make sure you eat a variety of foods as well.