People often wonder about taking vitamins. Should I bother? Are they worth the money? Which ones should I take? In order, the answers are yes, yes, and take any brand with which you feel comfortable.
Why take vitamins at all? The purpose of supplementation is to cover all bases -- to make sure they're covered. How can you be sure your diet contains all the cofactors and trace minerals needed to make your metabolism work correctly? And what about all the antioxidants that fight free radical formation and the phytonutrients that seem to have so much benefit in cancer prevention? Many of these nutrients that we need are to give us energy to make it through the day. Some forms of fatigue are due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Also, most foods consumed today are depleted of the natural nutrients needed for optimal body function.
Likewise, it would take a lot of effort to be certain that your diet contained sufficient iodine, magnesium, selenium, chromium, folate, and vitamins B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cyanocobalamin).Taking a supplement can help to insure these requirements have been met. It's simple, safe, and efficient in terms of both time and cost.
Which brand of supplementation is best? There's no right answer here, but we do know that nutraceutical brands sold by most health care professionals are held to a higher standard of production than most in-store brands.
The important point is that vitamin/mineral supplementation is necessary to ensure optimal metabolic functioning and physical well-being.
Testing for optimal absorption and utilization of supplements can be accomplished through micronutrient testing done through our office. This type of testing can be done with a simple blood draw that is sent to a specific lab for analyzing nutrient deficiency and optimization of your supplements.
Vitamin/mineral supplements are important for busy people. Supplementation ensures a consistent, optimal dose of necessary nutrients. Balanced nutrition, in combination with regular exercise, will help provide vibrant, glowing good health.
To learn more about how you can discover if your supplement program is working for you, go to the link below.
https://www.drgitto.com/micro-nutrient-testing
Dr Joseph Gitto, BA, DC, CFMP, FDNP, CWC
331 Tilton Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
609-484-9300
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