Dietary supplements are substances you might useto add nutrients to your diet or to lower your risk of health problems such as osteoporosis or arthritis. Dietary supplements come in the form of pills, capsules, powders, gel capsules and tablets, extracts, or liquids.

Eating a balanced diet should provide the vitamins and minerals your body needs. However, it's not always possible to eat healthy meals. If that's the case, taking supplements might help. Taking a multivitamin or mineral supplements a daily routine for more than half of all American adults.