Body Supplements

Webster’s dictionary defines supplements as something added to make up for a lack. Babies are given supplements so they can grow. Elders are given supplements because their bones become brittle and minds start to decay. Our immune system which protect us from viruses, diseases caused by pollution, contamination, and climate change becomes weaker as we grow older. Since the 1990s, more people are buying supplements including herbal and botanical plants.

Heavy T.V, radio, social media (cellphones, tablets, computers) advertisements made more people know about it. Listening to jingles, spot ads in radio, TV, social media it seems supplements relieve/remove/reduce body aches, pains, toothache, headache, colds, arthritis, asthma, rheumatism, T.B, diabetes, high and low blood pressure, shortsightedness, deafness, vertigo, forgetfulness, all kinds of cancer, fevers, coughs, makes your body immunity system stronger, changes your 65 years worn out, tired, decaying body into that of captain Barbell, calms your upset stomach and you sleep better. It also increases your vim, vigor, vitality. In short, it is the real thing. For only 5 pesos per pill/tablet. I have all the defects, weaknesses described by the advertisers but I also know a 5 peso pill/tablet will not make me an instant superman. It is true that herbs/botanical plants like tea, ginger/salabat, quinine leaves powder, mangosteen powder bring good effects to the body. How to choose the right supplement?