There are tons of misconceptions about supplements as well as conflicting information coming from various agencies some of which have your best interest at heart and others who only consider profit as the bottom line.
It is important that you take your health seriously and do your own research. Never simply rely on anyone else’s opinion, even if it is stated as fact.
Supplementation is a complex matter. We believe that supplementing greatly helps a person’s state of health when there are deficiencies. Proactive support is also important and for this reason, ongoing supplementation outside of the normal diet is a good idea.
Our diet today is very different from those of our ancestors as is the soil we grow our fruits and vegetables in. Much of our farming land has been depleted and therefore the plants do not have the nutrients they used to possess to pass along to us when we eat them. The typical western diet is high in grains and processed foods, and we often find ourselves lacking in things like iron, iodine, magnesium, and trace minerals.
Additionally, most of us work indoors and are not getting adequate sun time to produce Vitamin D. We live and work in high-stress conditions depleting our Vitamin B stores as well as Vitamin A and Zinc.
Even if processed foods manage to retain some of their nutrients, storage – over time, can also make those dwindle.
As we age our bodies require more nutrients to work properly and stay healthy. If you are working towards a long and healthy life your body needs some support. A lack of nutrients can lead to oxidation and cellular breakdown. That can usher in disease and accelerated aging.
Knowing how and what to supplement with can be tricky. That is where Kaster Chiropractic & Nutritional Services can help. If you are in the Southwest Florida area, we would love to do a full profile for you and let you know what your body is asking for. These requirements can vary with age, genetics, fitness level, pollution, and other environmental factors, as well as stress. We can then create a program tailored specifically to your needs.
Give us a call today at 239-332-2555 or visit Nutritional Evaluation | Dr. Jason Kaster, D.C. | Fort Myers Naples (drkasters.damonazdesign.com) to learn more! We look forward to guiding you to the best health of your life!