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THE HEALTH CHALLENGE

The world's most damaging health conditions today are not those caused by germs and viruses. The decline in our health is a result of accumulated damage and degeneration of our cells. Public health scientist have found new evidence that the air we breath, the water we drink, even the foods we eat, contain substances that may damage our cells.

NO EFFECTIVE CURE

At its annual report, the World Health Organization warns that major chronic conditions, which already kill more than 24 million people a year, will impose an increasing burden on hundreds of millions of other.

A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Many people still think of degenerative health conditions as fortunate but inevitable results of old age. We now know that "old" does not equal "sick". Balanced nutrition, physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle gives us an excellent chance of avoiding chronic health conditions, and lead us to a healthier life.

SHOULD WE TAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS?

Research has shown that many people simply may not follow the recommended guidelines for healthy eating. Fast-food and convenience-food consumption, snacking, and soft-drink use have all increased, and it has been shown that many people may not meet even the basic RDAs for key nutrition. A nutritional supplement does not replace a healthy diet. But proper supplementation can bridge the gap between what our body needs in optimal nutrition and what most of us actually get from food.

NOT ALL SUPPLEMENTS ARE CREATED EQUAL

Five level-headed questions you should ask when selecting a nutritional supplement
1. COMPLETE?
"A little of every nutrient is better than lots of one or two"
A good supplement provides a broad spectrum of essential nutrients - vitamins, minerals, and a variety of antioxidants such as bioflavanoids, alpha lipoic acid, and coenzyme Q10. Many "multi" formulas miss out on the more costly nutrients.

2. BALANCED?
"Nutrients work best together, in synergy - not alone"
A good supplement delivers nutrients in balance, so our body can enjoy their synergistic benefits. Unbalanced formulations may be harmful, as excessive amounts of one nutrient can sometimes hamper the body's absorption of another.

3. POTENT?
"Too much of any is harmful. But too little is ineffective"
The amount of each micronutrient we need is very small (often in thousands of a gram a day). However, a good supplement provides sufficient amounts for optimal health. These amounts are often higher than the RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances), which are minimum levels to prevent deficiency diseases.

4. BIOAVAILABLE?
"What doesn't get absorbed and used is wasted"
Vitamins and minerals can come in various forms, some more easily absorbed and used by the body than others. A good supplement always uses the most bioavailable form. For example, chelated minerals, i.e., those bonded to amino acids, are more readily absorbed than mineral salts.

5. SAFE?
"Above all, do no harm"
A good supplement avoids nutrients like iron and preformed vitamin A, which can be harmful with long-term use. It is also manufactured to more exacting standards to ensure purity and uniformity in every tablet. Products that are made to pharmaceutical standards are best.

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