SUPPLEMENTS, THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY

Multivitamins are a multi billion dollar industry and are consumed by half the population. Marketing promotes multivitamins as having added benefits to health but are they beneficial or money wasters?

Many supplements on our supermarket shelves are derived from synthetic sources that our bodies cannot digest – leaving our body unable to metabolise such forms of supplement which end up in the toilet bowl.

Many multivitamins are reported to contain harmful metals, anti-doping agents, and microbes.

For example, the synthesis of Vitamin E: manufacturers derive this vitamin from synthetic materials such as acetone, citral, methanesulfonic acid, methylbutenol, ammonium hydroxide, and dimethyl sulfoxide.

These are highly flammable, cause skin irritations, are corrosive to eyes, skin and harmful to the digestive tract.

Therefore it is highly important to be aware of the source of the vitamin being consumed.

When we understand the symptoms and lack of nutrients in our body, we can tailor our choice of supplements and the quality of product and experience increased health.

It is important to find a trusted naturopath, integrative general practitioner or health practitioner to prescribe the correct supplements.

Essential vitamins and minerals are a vital part of a healthy functioning body. If our food choices lack these nutrients we will require some form of supplementation.

Within the field of psychology many studies have reported the positive benefits of fermented cod liver oil.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil is high in Omega 3, EFA, Vitamin D, Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

Children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD often respond positively to the use of fish oil. Results showed children reported increased concentration and lower anxiety.

Understanding our symptoms with correct prescription of natural substances found in a supplement form can have a positive effect on our health.