IMAGE: This photo shows the fossilized jaw of the oldest chinchillid rodent, Eoviscaccia frassinettii, which is related to the modern chinchilla. view more. Credit: AMNH/M.
There are three main types of dietary supplements, including herbal supplements, vitamin and mineral supplements and probiotic supplements.In addition, there are some dietary supplements that are harmful and should be avoided at all times.lthough different than the vitamin and mineral supplements, Herbal supplements are the base of many medicinal practices. Herbal supplements have been used for thousands of years, and with advances in technology, many herbal remedies are now available as a supplement.
It's also in margarines and soy drinks. Everyone who has osteoporosis should try to eat a diet rich in these nutrients. Some people may need to take a calcium supplement with vitamin D. Types of calcium supplements include: 1  Calcium carbonate. 2  It is 40% elemental calcium. 3  Calcium citrate.4  This is 21% elemental calcium.t's also in margarines and soy drinks. Everyone who has osteoporosis should try to eat a diet rich in these nutrients. Some people may need to take a calcium supplement with vitamin D. Types of calcium supplements include: 1  Calcium carbonate. 2  It is 40% elemental calcium. 3  Calcium citrate.