There were many advances in the study of nutritional supplements and natural herbs, and a lot of research published indicating that their curative and regenerating effects on human beings human. Physicians, scientists and health authorities are aware of the need for people of all ages to ensure adequate of these nutrients. Health requires the building blocks of the body to maintain optimal function and long life.
Some supplements are considered essential for all people who eat a traditional North American diet. This is because our model of the "ideal" diet is off the coast of the mark. Consume in all, us too much red meat, too much saturated fat, too many processed foods or "fast", too sugar and not enough fiber, vegetables, fruit or fatty essential. In fact, most of the diseases that are common currency in our society, but not in others, is linked to our diet "unbalanced".
Good ? Multivitamin and Multimineral is essential. Total body health requires adequate antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that stimulates the appropriate tissue growth and aid in the repair and maintenance of damaged cells in the body. Look for products with high quality ingredients-standardized, proven and higher efficiency research behind them. An example are the products manufactured by Metagenics.
Essential fatty acid ? (specifically Omega-3) are cruelly lacking in our diet. Absence of ale is in large part responsible for the increase in the risk of cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, immune and mental ill-treatment. Try fish oil (cold water, especially), Borage Oil, linseed oil.
? Fibre is another food element found in low concentrations in the diet of most Americans. Fibre helps food move through the digestive tract and helps the body eliminate waste. Low fibre may cause constipation, reduced enzyme production and build up of toxic bi-produits of digestion. An increase in fiber can reduce the risk of certain cancers, atherosclerosis and digestive disturbances.
Much is spoken of supplements and nutraceuticals. It is my opinion that it is of excellent resources for people with specific diseases. For example, degenerative (AKA: osteoarthritis) benefits of the use of sulfate glucosamine and MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane), two essential products normally produced by the body, of whose production tends to decline as we age.
For the healthy patient not dealing with specific health conditions, the use of "functional foods" is preferred. Functional foods are generally whole, non-processed natural foods that have a high nutritional value. For example, broccoli, which is reasonably rich in vitamins A, C, B-series, and minerals (Calcium, iron, magnesium and Zinc). Furthermore, being "cruciferous vegetables", broccoli shown be a potent anticancer faily.
I hope that this assistance. Do not hesitate to contact me with further questions or to schedule an appointment to The Works of body of Chicago (773) 248-4229.
Yours in health,
Dr. Halliday
