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Why Supplement?

Unfortunately in this day and age, influences never before known to man affect the quality of our food and our capability of absorbing the nutrients from that food. As we know, the nutrient content of food depends on the soil's nutrient content. Studies continue to show that our food source is low in vitamins and minerals due to the soil being deficient in vitamins and minerals. Then add to that that we mostly cook our food which then further destroys the valuable vitamins, minerals and enzymes. It is therefore of vital importance to supplement our diet to ensure our body functions at an optimum level.

Multi-Vitamin and Mineral

There are countless studies showing that by simply increasing your vitamin and mineral intake you can promote mental clarity, weight loss, boost your immunity, reduce stress, prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases, combat depression, lower blood pressure, reduce cravings, increase energy levels, improve sleep, and regulate digestion. There are many different combinations to promote certain functions of the body however it is good to consider a high quality, high dose multivitamin as a solid foundation to begin with. We are lucky there are many multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplements available to us today from your local healthfood store or pharmacy. These have great results but we recommend where possible to chose raw, wholefood nutritional supplements as our bodies are designed to recognize nutrients best when they come from food. Look for these in specialized healthfood stores or ask your integrative physician.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants. It is important to know that Vitamin C is not produced by the body. The therapeutic properties of Vitamin C are plenty. They include very high anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties, aiding in the prevention of cataracts and helping to lower cholesterol. Vitamin C is a great antidote for neutralizing free radicals that will cause premature aging. Vitamin C works wonders at the onset of a cold or flu when taken to bowel tolerance. High doses of Vitamin C is effective as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of cancer.

Omega 3

Essential fatty acids or EFA’s cannot be made by the body and we therefore need to get them from the food we eat. These oils are great to maintain healthy hair and skin, elevate moods, nourish your brain, assist in a healthy pregnancy, increase energy, and regulate blood sugar. There are two ways of meeting your essential fat requirements: one is from the diet, either by eating a heaped tablespoon of ground seeds every day, having a tablespoon of special cold-pressed seed oils and/or eating fish three times a week; the other is to supplement concentrated oils. For omega 3 this means either flax seed oil capsules or the more concentrated fish or krill oil capsules providing EPA and DHA.

Probiotics

Probiotics help to boost our immune system by assisting the body to absorb nutrients. 80% of our immune system is located in the digestive system. When good bacteria get destroyed by stress, poor diet and antibiotics, probiotics help the digestive system by balancing out the good and bad bacteria. Prebiotics are equally important. They are necessary to keep your army of good bacteria alive to continue to keep the bad bacteria in check.

MSM

M.S.M. (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic compound containing sulphur, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. Known as the beauty mineral it is an essential constituent of keratin and collagen, which helps to create thick lustrous hair, smooth skin and strong nails. MSM is also great for rebuilding connective tissues and softening the skin. It also helps the tissues become more permeable so that nutrients can move in and toxins can move out with ease. MSM is also important for skeletal and joint health, making it a great supplement for people suffering from arthritis, athletic injuries and helping with greater flexibility. Almost everyone is deficient in this naturally occurring element due to the nutrient depleted soils and the fact that cooking destroys this fragile element.

Sugar Alternative – Stevia

Stevia is an all-natural alternative to sugar. This remarkable plant, from the rainforests of Paraguay, is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar but does not affect blood sugar levels and has no calories. It is nutritious, non-carcinogenic, non-toxic and has a low GI. This makes stevia a valuable sweetening source for those people with sugar restrictions, such as those with diabetes, hypo-glycemia, or weight control issues. And unlike sugar, stevia is actually good for your teeth. Stevia inhibits the growth and reproduction of oral bacteria and other infectious organisms, you’ll find it as a valuable agent in natural toothpastes and mouth washes.

Where can I get these online?

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• www.totallynourish.com                            UK, EU
• www.sunfood.comUSA and International
• www.periohealthplus.comUSA