Supplements & Vitamins

If you've been wondering why there are so many nutritional supplements and vitamins on the market today, there are a few main reasons:

• Medication use has increased in recent times, and many medications directly affect your body's ability to store essential nutrients.
• Much of our food is not as "whole" as it once was. So much so, in fact, that our daily requirement for fruits and vegetables is over twice what it was two decades ago.
• Specific behavior changes such as the use of sunscreen even contributes to the need for more vitamins, as too little exposure to the sun will deplete our store of vitamin D.
• Studies have shown that correct use of supplements can help lower the risk of common health problems like high cholesterol.

So maybe you're asking, "Could I just make changes such as doubling my fruit and vegetable intake?" But that isn't necessarily an ideal solution, especially if you're trying to lose weight. An important differentiator of supplements is that they're in a form that is easy for your body to absorb, often a powder or liquid.

Taking vitamins also allows you to target your specific needs that eating, say, a dozen apples won't exactly solve. For example, we can't reach 100% of what our body needs when it comes to things like antioxidants, based purely on food intake.

In short, everyone should be taking vitamins and supplements. They are usually natural and are a cost-efficient method of improving your health. Which ones are right for you? We can help you navigate the sea of options out there.

Further Reading

The correct use of nutritional supplements and vitamins is just one part of your overall wellness. Contact us today to find out how we believe our program as a whole will help you move to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle that includes: