MultiVitamin + Minerals supplement (ie: one that addresses your gender, age & special requirements)

What Kind of benefits can I expect to gain from taking a high quality multi-vitamin & minerals formula? In addition to the enormous number of studies showing benefits from the individual nutrients in a high potency-multiple studies have shown people taking multi-vitamin & mineral formulas may experience higher energy levels, improved brain function, fewer colds or infections, improved ability to deal with stress, greater sense of well being. However, the reality is that many people taking a multivitamin may feel nothing. Just because they may not feel anything it doesn’t mean that the higher nutrient levels they are ingesting are not being used by the body. For example, there is evidence that people taking nutritional supplements may have lowered risk for heart disease, cancer, cataracts & other degenerative diseases. †

Probiotics (Acidophilus, bifidobacteria, lactobacillus…)

What are the health benefits of the probiotic (“friendly/good bacteria”)? Lower the pH of the colon, making it more acidic, inhibiting the growth of many dangerous bacteria. Studies show that bifidobacteria may suppress growth of salmonella and E. coli furthermore, there are more benefits to bifidobacteria such as lowering blood cholesterol, acting a s immunomodulators, reducing blood ammonia, restoring normal intestinal flora and producing B vitamins. †

Essential Fatty Acids (eg: Omegas)

What are the benefits of taking Omega-3 fatty acids? Skin, hair & nail health, joint mobility & bone density, mental health & wellness, eye health, heart health, healthy blood glucose, energy & endurance as well as healthy cholesterol levels.†

Digestive Enzymes

Can taking multi-enzymes actually improve digestion? In order to gain nutritional benefits from food, it is critical that they be properly digested, absorbed & eliminated. The best nutrition in the world will go to waste if the body is unable to process it. Fortunately, the human digestive system is quite efficient in extracting the necessary nutrients from food. The major function of the digestive system is to break down and absorb nutrients. The digestive system extends from the mouth to the anus. It consists of the gastrointestinal tract (the mouth, esophagus, small intestines and colon) and it’s related organs (the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder & pancreas).†