BodyLogicMD Physicians Recommend Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplements

BOCA RATON, FL. - August, 2010 ? Recent studies indicate that an estimated 90 percent of U.S. adults are nutritionally deficient. It used to be that the majority of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies require to function optimally were derived naturally, from the foods that we ate. Today, many of the foods that were once teeming with essential vitamins and minerals are now so overly processed that much of their nutritional value is virtually depleted, by the time they hit store shelves.

"Most people think that eating the right foods and getting plenty of exercise is enough to keep them healthy. While exercise and diet are critical components of our overall health, it is equally important that we replenish the nutrients that the body is lacking from diet alone, using dietary supplements," shares Texas bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. Wade Huey.

Today it's estimated that over 150 million Americans take dietary supplements on a daily basis. It is certainly easier - and seemingly less expensive - to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) vitamins and supplements. However, that is where the benefits stop. Dosages may be higher, quality is lower, standards and procedures for manufacturing are oftentimes less stringent, and purity levels do not come close to those available through a prescription. Besides, how economical are you being if the vitamins you take are not doing their job? Vitamins and supplements are not required to be tested for content or purity - so the source of the vitamins are of major concern to BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians.

Before you waste your money - or worse, risk your health - it's important to consult with a physician or nutritionist and only use pharmaceutical-grade supplements.

Combined with a healthy diet and a regular fitness program, BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians believe there are some supplements that you can't afford to live without, including:

• Multi-vitamin - It's estimated that we only get 10 percent of our daily vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat. Multi-vitamins are great way to supplement the nutrients that body is lacking, all in one convenient dose.
• Vitamin D - Aids in calcium absorption to help build stronger bones. Additionally, vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to health challenges ranging from osteoporosis to cancer.
• Fish Oil/Omega 3 - Reduces inflammation and protects the heart from cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack. Fish has also been proven to lessen the likelihood of breast, colon, prostate cancer and even Alzheimer's disease.
• Resveratrol - Resveratrol is an antioxidant that has been proven to reduce oxidative stress and minimize the risk of a variety of health challenges, including coronary heart disease and many forms of cancer.

"It's important to treat the body as a whole. That is why I help my patients balance each aspect of their overall health with customized wellness programs that include personalized nutrition and fitness regimens, stress reduction techniques individually tailored supplement plans and bioidentical hormone therapy to address each facet of their overall well being," adds Dr. Huey.