Nutritional Supplementation

The importance of nutritional supplementation cannot be denied in this day and age. The foods we eat these days do not contain the same amount of nutrients that they did 20, 30 or even 40 years ago. Vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids are needed to supply the body with the fuel it needs to function properly. Many experts and the founders of The Picture of health Foundation believes that supplementing with vitamins, mineral and herbs will assist the body in staying younger longer and keeping you more vital as you age. The body requires a certain amount of nutrients to perform at optimal levels. Vitamin C is needed for collagen function; vitamin D is needed for strong bones and teeth. Antioxidants such as lycopene found in tomatoes and Coenzyme Q10 strengthen the heart by working on the mitochondria which produces energy in the cells. Certain hormones such as testosterone are needed to keep the bodies functioning at youthful age.

It should be a matter of more prevention and less treatment; taking nutritional supplement verses prescription drugs will allow the body to maintain its immune system and prevent against deficiencies that can cause disease. Being informed about how supplementation works allows you to take control of your health along with your health care practitioner so that your treatment of dis-ease will be safe, effective and comprehensive. Always consult with your primary care physician or a progressive integrative physician before reducing or stopping any medication.

People are dying because of ignorance. With the right information, adequate exercise, a proper nutritional protocol and regular visits to your doctor you can take charge of your health and maintain optimal wellness long into your elder years.

Starting a supplement regime should begin early in life. Different stages of life require different nutritional support. A child will require different levels than an adult, and an athlete will require more nutrition to maintain bodily function, stamina and agility than a housewife or a gardener, but we all need to supplement with at least a good high quality multivitamin.

Keeping fit and healthy with nutritional supplementation will go a long way in sustaining your health, but is only one part of the healthy lifestyle regime. Click here to view and purchase pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements.

Yours in wellness,
Picture of Health Foundation