What do supplement terms mean?

When choosing a vitamin or supplement, it's important to know what terms such as RDI, IU and RE mean.  

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Choosing a multivitamin
A good multivitamin will provide amounts of vitamins and minerals close to the RDI. But which...
Calcium: a key to long life?
A diet containing lots of calcium is known to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar...
Get value for money when buying supplements
Buy supplements from a natural therapy clinic, a chemist that specialises in health supplements...
When you should take dietary supplements
While supplements should never replace healthy eating, there are times when you may need an...

 

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Calcium: a key to long life?4
A diet containing lots of calcium is known to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Choosing a multivitamin4
A good multivitamin will provide amounts of vitamins and minerals close to the RDI. But which one to choose?
DHEA3
It has shown promise in combating a number of age-related diseases, but can DHEA really be called an elixir of youth?
Magnesium3
Despite being one of the most important minerals for good health, magnesium receives little attention
Probiotics Explained3
You may not know it, but you’re living in peaceful coexistence with more than 500 species of bacteria in your gut. Taking a probiotic to boost their numbers has long been known to help ward off various complaints
Nutrients to help improve your brain and nervous system3
One of the best ways to preserve your brain and nervous systems is to give them a constant supply of essential nutrients
How to test your iron levels 3
Iorn deficiency leaves you exhausted and can reduce immunity, but your hands hold a clue
Vitamin A2
Vitamin A is essential for good vision, especially in dim light, and also helps prevent dry skin, hair and tissues
Stomach-calming Tea2
If you have indigestion, this therapeutic infusion will help to tame your outraged stomach. 
Iron1
A surprising number of people get too little iron, and few of them realise that  lack of this simple element can make them weaker, more vulnerable to infections and less able to concentrate. However, too much can also be dangerous.
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