Do we need supplements?

In a perfect world none of us would need to supplement our diets.  We would be eating fresh produce grown ourselves or found in nature.  The soils would be mineral rich, free of chemicals and our lives would be stress free.

However, in the real world, where most of us live, things are not quite so ideal.  The soils our foods are mass produced in are mineral depleted.  The crops are sprayed with hundreds of different chemical combinations and our days are full of mineral leeching stressful situations. 

In the everyday world, supplementation is vital for a full nutritional profile.  All our body's biochemical pathways are dependent on the right amounts of certain minerals and vitamins to be completed.  Without these ideal conditions healing is slow, immune strength is compromised, energy levels are low and brain function is far from optimal.

So, unless you are extremely careful with your diet and aware of where to find and harvest the right types of fresh produce, it is likely you are mineral or vitamin deficient.  Therefore it makes sense to supplement your diet as insurance, to make sure your body is functioning as it should be.

It may be a good idea to start with a multi-vitamin by a good brand, I like Lamberts or Solgar.  Also, a Vitamin c supplement is often a good choice on top of this as Vitamin C is responsible for over 300 biochemical pathways and is therefore essential for so many functions. 

Ask in your local health food shop for advice as many minerals and vitamins deplete one another or release synergistically, so as with pharmaceutical medication take care and seek advice.

There is no harm in taking supplements, but choose wisely, spend a little more and always research contraindications with any pharmaceutical medications or supplements you are already taking.

Josie


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