6 POWER Supplements - Why You Need Them?

(6) Multivitamins Build Strong Bodies: Many people who eat a generally healthy diet simply don't believe that they need to take supplements.  You may eat organic fruits and vegetables, watch your sugar and salt intake, and avoid trans-fats, but in the world we live in, the harsh reality is it simply is not enough.  Even whole foods are often grown in nutrient depleted soils and don't have enough vitamins and minerals to meet our body's needs.  Add to that the fact that problem with cell membrane dysfunction - inflammation, oxidation, and toxicity - are a direct result of poor dietary habits.  Multivitamin nutrients are the foundation for protection and restoration of all of the body's systems.  It's simply logical that there are different vitamin requirements for improving your health compared to just maintaining your health.

If your still not convinced, consider a 2002 study in The Journal of the American Medical Association, that states "Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements"

When choosing a multivitamin supplement make sure it contains a wide variety of bioavailable nutrients in the correct amounts which may be different than the USRDA (Recommended Daily Allowance for the United States).  The truth is that while there are certain nutrients to avoid in high amounts, the guidelines really represent (in my opinion) a minimum amount needed to "maintain" health for the general population.  This amount is obviously different for each individual and varies in relation to age and present state of health.

The top, premium brands of supplements will pack these nutrients in a base of herbs and phytonutrients, such as broccoli, kelp, or rose hips - all of which work synergistically to enhance the absorption of the vitamins and minerals in the product.

You might ask, which form of multivitamin is best?  Liquid or pill? Liquid multivitamins absorb faster than vitamins in pill form and for this reason can provide a quick feel-good energy response.  However, vitamins in pill form are not inferior and if the two supplements are equal in nutrient content, then there is no additional benefit to taking the liquid.  My personal preference is a liquid multivitamin supplement.  Despite this and all the hype over liquids, according to the Mayo clinic, there is no difference in absorption by the body.

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For more information about the 6 POWER Supplements see our 90-day Habit of Health Program

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