A friend of mine mentioned the other day that he is just taking supplements without really knowing what he should take. There are two ways to answer that question. One is to sit down and have a conversation and gather more understanding about what his interest is and needs are for taking supplements along with doing subjective and objective assessments. This does entail setting up an appointment.
Another way to answer that question is to consider human physiology in general and realize there are basic nutrients almost all of the population can benefit from that assist in keeping a healthy internal biological terrain.
First the human body is in need of minerals and antioxidants to keep the proper internal biological terrain. Minerals assist in keeping a healthy ph chemistry of the body which in turns affects acid/alkaline balances which directly influence muscle tone, digestion and even our thinking and feeling processes. Antioxidants assist in neutralizing the effects of toxins and stress.
Next our body needs nutrient dense meals to support the ever regenerative processes going on in the body. This is where we need adequate protein and vitamin intake for this to occur. In line with this we need fiber to assist in keeping our bowels functioning as healthy as possible.
Along with this looking at our gut functioning there have been two areas cited in the research that relates to the prevention of autoimmune diseases and the maintenance of good health relating directly to our intestinal mucosal defense (healthy bacteria) and intestinal permeability. Products such as probiotics and Vitamin D3 have been named as key to help with this.
Lastly, the use of essential fatty acids along with phospholipids help energy production, decreasing inflammation and brain health especially.
My recommendations to cover these basics that would be of great benefit to you and your loved ones are the following. These five will keep you alive!
Paleo Greens from Designs for Health (DFH) is a wonderful vegetable/fruit powder that can be mixed with water or in your favorite smoothie. It is tremendous in filling mineral and antioxidant needs.
Paleo Meal (DFH) This fills protein and vitamin needs thoroughly in an nutrient dense powder that also can be mixed with fruit or water in a smoothie.
Paleo Fiber (DFH) This a fiber support mixed with probiotics to assist with digestion and intestinal mucosal defense.
Micellized D3 from NuMedica is known to be the most absorbable and utilizable vitamin D3 product on the market. Vitamin D3 has been cited as a vital and inexpensive
nutrient to assist in keeping intestinal villi integrated in preventing leaky gut syndromes as well as autoimmune disease. Four drops a day for anyone weighing over 125 pounds is recommended.
XanthOmega Krill Oil (DFH) This helps to fulfill the need for essential fatty acids as well as phospholipids especially helpful for your brain.
Making this affordable. I know you can buy products like these at various local commercial stores at a lower cost to your pocket. Products typically bought at stores can contain chemicals foreign to your body as well as filled with unhealthy sugar additions which in the long run can be more of an expense to your body. If you want to treat your body in the highest possible way these are some of the highest possible supports I have come across to keep your body healthy and after doing extensive research to address my own health concerns I have determined these would be great for my patients and those they love to take. If expense is a concern you can just cut down on the dosages you use which will allow you to take the product over a longer period of time. Granted your initial expense is going to be larger but just getting some of the substances in daily will be very helpful over time. As you are able to afford more you can take more.
The products can be order from my website drsteveventola.com by going to the order product page and accessing the Designs for Health for the products noted as such and the D3 from NuMedica. Each company has an search box you can type in the name to locate it faster.
Always feel free to call me at 404-316-7081 with any questions you may have.
All the best.
