If you're like most people, you are already supplementing your diet with vitamins or at least thinking about it.

But visit any health food or nutrition store and you are likely to see an overwhelming array of products, ranging from inexpensive multivitamins to highly specialized supplements that cost almost $400 a bottle. The choices can be daunting.

Unfortunately, many of these supplements are designed as a one-size-fits-all approach for the average person, when in reality everyone has different metabolic and physiological needs. To make matters worse, many of the ingredients used in cheaper brands of supplements are in hard-to-absorb forms.

Many otherwise healthy adults may be nutritionally starving their bodies. But discovering what makes you different can make a big difference in how you feel.

A new option available is an in-home metabolic test, which is used to develop a customized vitamin supplement tailored to meet your individual needs.

This simple test costs as low as $39.95 and is available through Ideal Health Inc. Previously, this test was only available through a doctor's office. Ideal Health offers the comprehensive test directly to the public through an alliance with one of the top biomedical laboratories in the nation. After more than 80,000 in-home tests, Ideal Health is the fastest-growing testing company of its kind.

The test looks at free radical stress at the cellular level; detoxification ability; and the immune, nervous and circulatory systems. It is easy to use and includes an individualized medical package and a prepaid FedEx shipping label for fast pickup and next-day delivery directly to the lab.

A team of scientists and nutritionists analyzes your test to determine your supplement formulation, which includes vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and phytonutrients blended together and packaged in a one-month supply of daily supplement packets for a cost of $34.95 to $49.95.

In today's world, our immune systems remain in a constant state of stress, which continues to result in fatigue, premature aging and increased health risks. A new era of in-home testing and customized supplementation will ensure proper nutrition and will empower people to improve their health.