in general gaming parlance, are volumes published to aid in gaming, but which are not necessary. (Compare with Core Rules.) in biological terms, are compounds (drugs/vitamins/potions) which aid or improve a creature's organic processes. See Also: Graft, Prosthetic, Replacement, Symbionts
Various chemicals and herbs taken to increase circulation and/or libido. They will NOT, by themselves, make your penis grow. This goes for any "Magic" penis pills on the market. More information is available in the members only Supplements Forum.
an effective intervention for the improvement of vitamin A status in communities with a high prevalence of the deficiency
a rapid, low-cost way of ensuring children at risk receive enough vitamin A
These are like medicines and usually contain special substances found in food and plants. For example some supplements contain vitamin C, others iron and many others provide lots of other nutrients.
Vitamins, minerals, food concentrates and herbs which are taken orally to boost the nutritional level of the body. They can be used to make-up for deficiencies or to add extra elements to the body to bring about a physiologic change. Generally, they are used to help restore and maintain health.
Are usually taken to replace what is lost through poor dietary practices and/or deficient in the diet. Supplements are used for prevention and for overcoming imbalances and disease. They are mostly made from synthetically derived nutrients.
Concentrated vitamins, minerals, and proteins used by bodybuilders to improve the overall quality of their diets. Many bodybuilders believe that food supplements help to promote quality muscle growth.
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Isolations of important nutrients found in powder, pill or liquid form. These can be added to the diet in order to receive higher amounts of specific, highly beneficial nutrients such as creatine or glutamine.
often refers to the addition of vitamins and minerals, in a pill form, to a person's diet
Best to supplement with all B complex vitamins at once; thiamin hydrochloride is form available in most over-the-counter formulas ()