Aug 15, 2009

How To Choose A Mineral Supplement

By Neil Butterfield

You know that you need the right amount of minerals and vitamins to stay healthy. In todays world, this is usually achieved with supplements. However all supplements are not created equal and you could be missing out on nutrients that you think you're getting. How do you know which supplement to buy? We'll cover that here.

What makes a multi vitamin/mineral good? Most people just buy the one with the biggest amount of, well everything. This is a mistake. Just because it says it has 100% of you daily requirement doesn't mean it does. If you are buying a multi chelated (pill) then in reality you are getting less than 25% of what it says on the package. That's because the rest cannot easily be absorbed.

In order to actually get the required amount you must take a liquid mineral supplement and liquid ionic minerals are actually the best. Liquid mineral supplements are water based so the absorbency is nearly 100%. Therefore youll actually get the benefit of the supplement.

But wait, you're probably saying, 'aren't fruits and vegetables better then supplements?? That's true, but there's a problem, and the problem isn't your fault.

You see, modern foods don't contain the nutrients it once did, (like it did in our grandparents? time.) So even if you eat correctly, you could still be lacking some minerals.

Vitamins and minerals are referred to as micronutrients. Your body isnt able to make micronutrients and so you must either get them from the food you eat or from supplements. Taking a mineral supplement is a good way to compliment your diet and ensure you are actually getting the necessary nutrients.

However, as good as supplements are, let's remember unprocessed foods are still the best way to get vitamins and minerals because of their complexity, high fiber content, and ability to strengthen our immune system.

So who should take a mineral supplement? If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, have a diet high in whole grains, lots of fish, and lean meats and if you do this every day you may not need a supplement. But if we are being honest, most of us dont eat right every day and so for most of us a mineral supplement is necessary.

The following should definitely have liquid ionic mineral supplement.

*You only eat 1500 calories a day *Are on a restricted diet due to food allergies *You have had any kind of operation on your digestive tract *You eat a lot of processed foods and few whole ones *If you don't eat meat *If you bleed heavily or have bad PMS when it's that time *If pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breast feeding *Starting or already in menopause *You take any kind of medication long term *You get a lot of diarrhea

Always read the label before buying any type of supplement. Especially with liquid supplements, you want to follow the dosing instructions carefully. Don't forget, with a liquid ionic mineral supplement youre getting much more effectiveness than with a pill. That's good for your body, so protect your health today.

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