3 principles, nutritionists teach you how to choose special nutritional products with peace of mind

Should we take special nutritional supplements? When to eat? Who is suitable to eat it? There are so many different opinions, leaving people confused as to what to do. Nutritionist Chen Wenhui, head of the Nutrition Department at Lukang Christian Hospital in Changhua County, pointed out that before using special nutritional supplements, people should first think about "Is it impossible to achieve balanced and adequate nutrition through natural foods?" If so, they should further consider taking special nutritional supplements.

People who use special nutritional supplements are usually the elderly or those who are unable to eat due to illness, or those who eat less and cannot get enough calories and nutrients they need. However, there are many types of special nutritional supplements, and each person's disease type and condition are different. If you accidentally use unsuitable nutritional supplements, it will not only not help your health, but will cause negative effects! Therefore, nutritionists recommend that people consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting to use special nutritional supplements, and choose appropriate nutritional supplements based on their own conditions in order to improve their health.

In terms of the selection of special nutritional products, nutritionists also provide three major indicators for the public to refer to:

1. International manufacturer, rigorous quality

Many people think that the ingredients of specialty nutritional supplements are all the same, but in fact, this is just like the difference between original drugs and generic drugs. Even if the labeled ingredients are the same, there are still differences in effect, quality and manufacturing process. Choose a well-known international brand that has been certified in multiple countries to ensure better overall ingredients, quality control and after-sales service.

2. Clinical evidence from multiple countries, the effect is visible

Whether special nutritional products have clinical evidence published in foreign journals for many years is also an important basis for selection. There are many clinical evidences published, which means that the effect has been recognized by many research institutions around the world and is a statistical result after large-scale patient use.

3. It is widely used in more than 100 medical institutions and recognized by medical staff

If you still don’t know how to choose, you can directly choose nutritional supplements commonly used in most hospitals and medical centers, or consult a doctor or nutritionist; at the same time, you should also confirm whether the product has been approved by the Chinese government standards.

Patients with diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer should be careful about their special nutrient needs and timing of use!

There are several groups that need to pay special attention to the ingredients of nutritional supplements. For example, people with diabetes should pay special attention to whether the nutritional supplements contain whey protein and whether they are low-glycemic index ingredients. The amount and timing of nutritional supplements should be discussed with a nutritionist and combined according to personal schedules. For example, taking nutritional supplements as breakfast or during meals can help stabilize blood sugar levels. Sugar; For people with chronic kidney disease, they need to supplement with nutritional supplements rich in sufficient calories and appropriate amounts of protein, depending on factors such as kidney function and whether they have undergone dialysis, in order to delay the deterioration of kidney function or make up for the greater loss of nutrients during dialysis; Cancer patients who are going to undergo surgery or chemotherapy and radiotherapy can choose concentrated high-calorie nutritional supplements containing fish oil, arginine and nucleotides, and start supplementing before surgery or chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The timing and amount of nutritional supplements used vary from person to person, so it is recommended that you consult a doctor or nutritionist before use for safety.

A summary of the recommended formulas of special nutritional supplements for different ethnic groups on the market: