Food Supplements

Natural Food Supplements - Food, Vitamin & Mineral

Supplement claims about the properties and benfits of individual nutrients are an almost daily occurrence. So, it's not that surprising that some individuals are taking natural food supplements, that are simply not appropriate for their situation.

Try not to take too many supplements, instead try consulting a nutritionist so that you know exactly what, why and when to supplement.

A Basic Guide To Supplementation ...

You need to absorb, assimilate and de-Stress

1. Remember that supplements are mainly pills

These pills require breaking down by your liver and this can add to the workload if your liver is already overstretched due to a diet high in processed foods and lacking in vital nutrients.

• Taking too many pills will stress the liver, which is already, likely to be overworked by pollution and chemicals.
• Investigate powders made from dried foods and herbs, that are more easily absorbed by the body.

2. Always choose a good quality supplement

Some supplement mineral compounds do not release their whole nutrient level.

• For example. a carbonate compound might seem good value, but will release only 20% of its content (ie; 100 mg will only deliver 20mg).
• The more expensive citrate compound will release up to 45% of the mineral, making it more efficient and probably better value too.

3. Supplements should usually be taken with food for increased assimilation.

The exception to this rule are amino acids which are better absorbed away from food. However, amino acid supplementation should never be undertaken without professional supervision

4. A Basic Program For Most People Should Include:

• B complex - a combination of B vitamins, vital for energy production, mood enhancement and brain power.
• Vitamin C - an anti-stress nutrient, excellent for stimulating the immune system
• Multi mineral complex to increase mineral levels. To be taken last thing at night.
• Antioxidants - this compound is vital for increasing the levels of disease-fighting antioxidants in your body.