Supplements are provided in many forms including tablets, capsules, powders, gel tabs, extracts,liquids, etc. Historically ,the most prevalent type of Supplement was a multivitamin/mineral tablet or capsule that was available in pharmacies by prescription or 'over the counter.'
Supplements containing strictly herbal preparations were less widely available.Currently ,a wide array of supplement products are available and they include vitamin,mineral,other nutrients, and botanical supplements as well as ingredients and extracts of animal and plant origin. |