WHY YOU NEED IT!
There is now convincing evidence that supplementing your diet with specific levels of vitamins and minerals can slow the biological processes of aging, decrease risk of many degenerative conditions, bolster immune system function and preserve brain function as we age.
A healthy diet can guard against vitamin and mineral deficiency states (example: scurvy, rickets, and iron-deficiency anemia). However we are realizing that to optimize health and maximize our defences against heart disease, cancers, dementia, cataracts, osteoporosis, and other common conditions, that supplementation of specific amounts of vitamins and minerals is necessary. A large number of clinical trials have provided strong evidence that individuals using supplementation are reaping important health benefits compared to non vitamin users.
HEART DISEASE AND CANCER
Antioxidant supplementation like Vitamin C, E, A, selenium, lycopene, lutein, bioflavinoids and beta-carotene are key agents that protect our genetic material from cancerous mutations induced by damaging free radicals in the body. There is also an overall increase in the strength of our immune system from antioxidants.
ENERGY, STRESS, AND BRAIN FUNCTION
B vitamins can boost energy production and help combat stress. It has also shown that its effects can decrease heart disease risk as much as 30%. B vitamins have also been associated with better brain function i.e.: memory, concentration, alertness, and cognitive function in general.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND BLOOD PRESSURE
Calcium and magnesium has been shown to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) of all ages. Calcium has also been shown to be involved in lowering blood pressure. Other nutrients that assist in lowering blood pressure are co-enzyme Q10, hawthorn, and quercitin.
HOW TO SUPPLEMENT PROPERLY
All supplements must be 100% natural, no fillers, and must have a large array of nutrients with adequate amounts. People who supplement quite often take too little or don’t stick to the required daily routine. A standard process that we undertake for all new patients in our clinic is to do a nutritional analysis which will allow them to realize which areas of there daily nutrition could improve.