Why Supplements and Organic Foods?
By Rebecca Huey
Nutrition and exercise are the most important aspects to a healthy lifestyle. Previous generations were able to count on their everyday diets to provide a daily dose of nutrients.
Today, everyday healthy eating is a thing of the past.
Healthy foods are hard to come by and are oftentimes expensive. BodyLogicMD recommends using a daily supplements and vitamins, or nutraceuticals, to make up for missed nutrients. Nutraceuticals are nutritional products; vitamins, herbs, oils or minerals that are used to replace the vitamins and minerals that we can't get in our present diet. The also help augment the unhealthy or malnourished foods that we do eat.
The best way to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle is to eat organic fruits and vegetables and wild game or fish. In the United States, the soil where our food is grown has become depleted of natural minerals. This has caused the fruits and vegetables we eat to be lower in nutrient value than what our bodies need. Organic produce does not use pesticides and the organic soil that farmers? use has added nutrients. The problem America faces today is that we are too busy to take the time to shop and prepare healthy, homemade meals. We too frequently eat fast, processed foods that not only limit our intake of nutrients but also increase inflammation in our body putting us at risk for illness and dysfunction.
With many supplements or nutraceuticals on the market the decision of what to buy can be confusing. The following tips will help you know where to buy your supplements and which ones you need.
First, it is important to find a company that does testing on their products to make sure there are no toxins or contamination in the product.
Second, you want a company that makes their own product. This way the company you are buying from knows what is in the product and why.
Third, be aware that most of the highest quality supplements and nutriceuticals can only be obtained through your physician. Many store bought products do not have the quality, freshness or complete balance that you need.
Finally, look for a company that does testing and research to double check the supplements structure, making sure of its ingredients and purposes. It is important to use a pharmaceutical grade supplement because they guarantee to meet these requirements. BodyLogicMD carries pharmaceutical grade products; ask your physician to evaluate your needs and recommend the best supplement for you.
Supplement Usage
Supplements can be used for prevention, to help augment traditional medicine, or as an alternative therapy.
The most common recommendations are to take a daily multivitamin with antioxidants that help with healthy aging and an Omega 3 fatty acid supplement to help with inflammation, cholesterol, and brain health. A probiotic is also important to insure proper intestinal balance and digestion. As every individual is different, it is important to discuss supplements with your BodyLogicMD affiliated physician to make recommendations for your specific needs.
Supplements Over the Counter
Buying products over the counter can be convenient and inexpensive but the danger can lie in its contents. Over the counter supplements are not standardized and the ingredient list may not always be complete. It can also be dangerous to mix certain supplements with certain medications. Other nutrients, such as fat-soluble vitamins can also be dangerous if you take too much.
In today's society, intermixed with toxins, pesticides, stressors, and radiation, it is important to protect yourself through living a healthy lifestyle filled with good nutrition , supplements, exercise, and stress management. It is best to seek your physician's opinion on the supplements you should be taking and where to get them.
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