How are Nutritional Supplements used?

A healthy lifestyle and a good nutrition are the foundations of health and play a crucial role in the improvement of any illness. Food has been an important part of medicine for thousands of years, and modern research is now uncovering a growing number of direct links between a wholesome diet and health (visit our articles page for further details).

Our lives are very different from those of our ancestors, and the demands of today’s lifestyle can lead to many biochemical imbalances in our bodies. Since diet changes alone cannot always deliver the results we expect, supplementation with vitamins, minerals or other key nutrients can be necessary to correct an underlying imbalance.

For example, many women take the birth control pill for five or more years, and yet, few know that long-term use of oral contraceptives deplete the supply of B vitamins. Similarly, we are quick to take a calcium tablet when we stop drinking milk, but how many of us use magnesium supplements to replenish our magnesium levels severely depleted during stressful periods?

While it seems easy to ‘self-prescribe’, it is advisable to consult with a health professional before taking vitamins and other supplements. A targeted approach leads to significantly better results and helps you avoid potential pitfalls and undesired effects. At An Apple a Day, your Naturopath assesses your case individually and evaluates whether any critical nutrients are needed in larger doses to help you achieve your health goals.

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