The best nutrition comes directly from vegetables, sprouts, fruit, berries, and other natural foods. But we may also need a multivitamin-mineral as a base and other supplements at times.
Even if we think we eat a balanced diet, we often do not get sufficient levels of important vitamins and minerals.
Below we list seven reasons why we might need supplements.
7 reasons why you might need supplements
- The reference levels for daily intake of vitamins and minerals currently in Sweden are low. They are set to prevent deficiency diseases but not for optimal functioning.
- The soil is not as rich in nutrients as it once was. Both minerals and vitamins have decreased in the soil as well as nutrients in fruits and vegetables.
- We often need extra nutrition during periods of illness. People with gastrointestinal problems often need extra support.
- With chronic intestinal problems, when taking medications or birth control pills, and if you are a smoker, extra nutritional supplements are needed as nutrient deficiencies occur.
- We may also need supplements if we:
– exercise.
– are older.
– have osteoporosis.
– are in pre-menopause.
– are pregnant or breastfeeding. - Vegetarians and vegans may need supplements.
- We are exposed to more toxins than ever. We need to counteract damage from chemicals, car exhaust, and free radicals.
Preferably use a natural multivitamin
The supplements we take should be a concentrated source of natural nutrition that the body can recognize and use in the best way.
A good, natural supplement uses the nutrient matrices found in natural food, which our bodies have evolved to utilize. We sell several supplements that follow this principle. Here is a brief introduction to some of our favorites:
Vitamin Code Woman/Man
Based on research on how different nutrients are best absorbed by the body and produced through a special technique where a yeast fungus is fed selected nutrient extracts to create an easily absorbable matrix of specific nutrients.
BioSuperFood
A blend of only 3 different types of algae, grown under controlled conditions in glass tubes filled with pure spring water.
These three algae together contain an incredible range of natural nutrition and can in many cases function as a multivitamin/mineral that is also very rich in antioxidants.
E3Renew Me!
A blend of the extremely nutrient-rich AFA algae, together with herbs and minerals that complement it nutritionally: Camu Camu for vitamin C, MSM for sulfur, spirulina, trace minerals, and vitamin E from rice bran.
Which multivitamin you choose is entirely individual, and your body’s response to them can also change over time.
The best approach is to try one you feel drawn to; learn to listen to your body and its signals about what it needs. Often this is easier than we think – after all, it is an ability all humans have instinctively.
Please feel free to leave a comment if you have questions, and we will respond!
