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.
Biotic supplements are any supplement that is designed to influence the bacteria that resides within the colon (large intestine), and thus derives benefits to the body secondary to the actions of these bacteria. Biotic supplements are divided into three categories: