How Do Nutritional Supplements Work?

Nutritional supplements are natural supplements used either for parenteral nutrition or to boost energy.

They are given to people who have nutritional deficiencies caused due to various medical conditions. They are synthesized from natural sources and provide:

• Protein
• Iron
• Vitamins
• Other minerals

Nutritional supplements are used to treat:

• Leukoplakia (thick, white patches inside the mouth)
• Blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyes)

They are also used for total parenteral nutrition in case of severe liver disease.

Although most nutritional supplements are safe, some of them may occasionally cause the following side effects:

• Injection site reactions such as redness, inflammation, and a warm sensation
• Generalized fever, reddening, and nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Liver toxicity

The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.

Generic and brand names of nutritional supplements include:

• Blue-green algae
• Cysteine
• Elcys
• Nouress
• Spirulina