Four Reasons You Might Need Dietary Supplements

In today’s busy world, we hear a lot about living healthy lifestyles and eating well, but often, this is easier said than done for many individuals whose busy lives make it more challenging to adopt healthier eating habits. Unfortunately, this means most of us are not getting the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need from natural food sources. In some cases, an individual might have biological reasons why their body doesn’t absorb natural vitamins and minerals the way it should.

Here are four reasons you might need to consider taking dietary supplements to resolve vitamin and mineral deficiencies:

 

1. Dietary Restrictions

Following a specific diet plan like paleo, keto, or vegan might affect your ability to receive the necessary amount of vitamins and nutrients your body needs to function optimally. Eliminating meat from the diet might lead to a deficiency in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and iodine. Paleo and dairy-free diet followers might need to add extra calcium and vitamin D. Eliminating grains from your diet might cause a shortage in B vitamins, zinc, and magnesium.

 

2. Have a Back-Up Plan

Depending on your diet plan, you might choose to take a specific supplement to make up for a lack in your diet. Many people choose an easier solution, which is to take a high-quality multivitamin that covers all the daily nutrients. A multivitamin can help fill in the gaps but isn’t a complete substitute for natural food sources.

 

3. The Natural Aging Process

For individuals over the age of 50, especially post-menopausal women, there is an increased need for calcium, B12, and vitamin D. Hormonal changes can lead to a loss of bone density. Some adults have trouble absorbing B12 from food sources, so a daily B12 supplement is recommended.

 

4. Agricultural Impact

Food today isn’t as nutrient-packed as it used to be. Overfarmed land and a lack of crop rotation have depleted the nutrient supply in the food chain. Protein, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin, and vitamin C are some main vitamins and nutrients affected by soil depletion.

 

Contact Chelation Health Products today to discuss your vitamin and supplement needs. We’re happy to assist you in any way we can!