I am aware of the many pills we think we need to take to obtain optimal health, that includes pharmaceutical products which now are showing little evidence of effectiveness. We keep forgetting that FOOD is medicine, and I am talking about natural, healhty food like raw vegetables, fresh fruits, no meat, gluten-free. But how many eat like that on a daily basis?
Unfortunately, magnesium is lacking in the modern diet because natural sources (soil) are depleted from this mineral. At a recent medical conference I attended, a lot of attention was given to nutraceuticals (vitamins and supplements) and the consensus was that few people in America eat right and appropiate amounts of essential nutrients from natural sources, so using supplements helps as long as appropriate dosage and good quality product is used. But nothing replaces the value of getting them straight from the source.
Also, many people buy supplements without consulting a health coach or a healthcare provider and end up wasting money. So it is important to work closely with a professional before embarking on a self-directed protocol of nutraceuticals.
Also, at this high level medical conference, we were presented with hard data from studies done which show that maintaining healthy levels of essential minerals, amino-acids and anti-oxidants in our bodies will promote healthier bodies and longevity along with stress reduction and exercise.
One of my favorite mutivitamin products is made by Metagenics. They make a product specifically for women. All their products are also backed by reputable science. If you are interested let me know, I think you can only get them via referral by a healthcare professional. I have my own provider account with them because I recommend their products to clients on my Health/Wellness Coach capacity. Another company that makes really good products and many do not realize is the brand sold at Costco called Nature's Made. They are rated high in quality at a reasonable price. They do carry a multivitamin product, not sure if they have one just for women.
And remember that post-menopausal women should NOT take iron supplements!
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I am aware of the many pills we think we need to take to obtain optimal health, that includes pharmaceutical products which now are showing little evidence of effectiveness. We keep forgetting that FOOD is medicine, and I am talking about natural, healhty food like raw vegetables, fresh fruits, no meat, gluten-free. But how many eat like that on a daily basis?
Unfortunately, magnesium is lacking in the modern diet because natural sources (soil) are depleted from this mineral. At a recent medical conference I attended, a lot of attention was given to nutraceuticals (vitamins and supplements) and the consensus was that few people in America eat right and appropiate amounts of essential nutrients from natural sources, so using supplements helps as long as appropriate dosage and good quality product is used. But nothing replaces the value of getting them straight from the source.
Also, many people buy supplements without consulting a health coach or a healthcare provider and end up wasting money. So it is important to work closely with a professional before embarking on a self-directed protocol of nutraceuticals.
Also, at this high level medical conference, we were presented with hard data from studies done which show that maintaining healthy levels of essential minerals, amino-acids and anti-oxidants in our bodies will promote healthier bodies and longevity along with stress reduction and exercise.
One of my favorite mutivitamin products is made by Metagenics. They make a product specifically for women. All their products are also backed by reputable science. If you are interested let me know, I think you can only get them via referral by a healthcare professional. I have my own provider account with them because I recommend their products to clients on my Health/Wellness Coach capacity. Another company that makes really good products and many do not realize is the brand sold at Costco called Nature's Made. They are rated high in quality at a reasonable price. They do carry a multivitamin product, not sure if they have one just for women.
And remember that post-menopausal women should NOT take iron supplements!
March 5, 2009 - 1:11amThis Comment
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