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4. SUPPLEMENTATION
According to the Berkeley Wellness Letter (which is the biggest wellness publication in the world and an authority on the subject of health and wellness)the necessity of supplementation "is no longer a matter of dispute."NOT ONE- NOT EVEN ONE - American gets all the vitamins and minerals their bodies need from their daily food intake. There are many reasons for this, including our over consumption of processed foods and our not consuming the proper foods from each food group each day.
The "Food Pyramid"requires 23 servings of grains, fruits, meats and vegetables per day. Being honest with ourselves we know that no one is going to really eat 23 servings of high fiber, low fat food every day for life. Someone may prove me wrong on this, but for most of us this just is not going to happen.
In addition, the most recent medical and scientific research indicates that our bodies can use much more nutrition than we are able to take in from our food. Medical research has now proven that high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients reduce our risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and many other age related degenerative diseases. Antioxidants and phytonutrients are the parts of fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods that are good for us. Much higher dosages than the "RDA" of vitamin antioxidants in addition to non-vitamin antioxidants (phytonutrients, selenium, glutathione, leucanthocyanin, etc.) are needed for maximum benefit and optimal health.
So supplementation is a must - NOT an option. The only question is what supplements to take and in what combination and dosages. There is a vast array of products available out there and some are good, but most unfortunately are a waste of money. They either don't even dissolve in your intestinal tract so they can be absorbed, or are in a form that is poorly absorbed into your body from your intestinal tract if they do dissolve, or are poorly utilized by your body's cells to do what you are taking them for in the first place (poor bioavailability). Some forms of nutrients are just more bioactive than others.
Several wonderful products containing these important nutrients have been developed recently. Prices range from a few cents to a few dollars per day. Considering quality(ie., bioavailability- which is how much of a nutrient that you put in your mouth actually gets into your body's cells where they can do their work), dosage, completeness and proper balance of formula, I recommend productsmade by Pharmanex. My research has shown them to be the best products on the market today. I take these myself and highly recommend them to all my family and for all my patients. I have literature available regarding these products for those requesting it. You will also find additional information at the following website Pharmanex. These products are not available in stores.
I hope you have found the above informative and helpful. Following these recommendations will help you to achieve optimal health and decrease your chances for cancer, heart disease and other debilitative age related diseases. We only have one body to get us through this life and we should take care of it (at least as well as we do our cars) to keep it running in the best possible condition.
If you would like more detailed information about any of the above or feeling better and living longer, I am available for free consultation individually or for your group.
Good Health,
J. David Lackey, M.D.
4517 Memorial Circle
Oklahoma City, OK73142
(405) 755-8388