India has an estimated market size of $4-5bn of nutritional supplements. But do we really need them now or in the quantity we are consuming them? TOI+ spoke to Dr Komal Malik, head dietician, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, Haryana to know the answer. Excerpts:
Q: Are nutritional supplements necessary for maintaining good health, or can we get all the nutrients we need from a balanced diet?
A: While nutritional supplements can be useful in filling the gaps in our diet, however, we can get all the nutrients we need by taking a variety of healthy foods.
Q: Are nutritional supplements necessary for maintaining good health, or can we get all the nutrients we need from a balanced diet?
A: While nutritional supplements can be useful in filling the gaps in our diet, however, we can get all the nutrients we need by taking a variety of healthy foods.