India, April 22 -- Dietary supplements are products that add vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or other nutrients to your diet. They help provide extra nutrients that you may not get enough of in your regular meals. You can find these supplements in various forms, such as pills, capsules, tablets, powders, liquids, and gummies.

"Supplements can help with specific health issues, fill nutrition gaps, support overall health, and boost well-being. However, they should be used carefully. Supplements are meant to add to a healthy diet, not replace it. Always talk to a healthcare professional before starting any new supplements," Nutritionist Diksha Dayal tells Health Shots.

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