Why We Need Vitamins?

Our bodies need them to break down our foods into individual nutrients and then reassemble these nutrients into cells.  Some minerals are also important structural parts of our tissue.  A certain level of intake of specific vitamins and minerals are needed for optimal health.  So some dieters are at a greater risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.  Big problem!

It is known that the nutrients we get from our modern diet is deficient in the nutrients we need.  Hence, we are nutritionally deficient ourselves.  That is why American Medical Association says that it is imperative now to take dietary supplements.  About 80+% of nurses and doctors take and recommend dietary supplements and so should you!

There is a huge number of vitamins and mineral products out there.  Many dietary supplements have different colors, shapes, prices and labels.  What ever they are, not all of them are the same.  Perhaps same manufacturer, but different name, label, and price.  What I am talking about is how natural is it?  How bioactive is it?  Bioactive means, that our bodies indeed recognizes the nutrients as food and then absorbs those nutrients for the proper nourishment of our bodies.

In tropical countries like the Philippines, there are various environment issues such as pollution and surely enough, soil depletion (sterile soil).  But I believe that Philippine Markets is a great source of nutrient rich food than their American counterparts.  They get their fruits and veggies locally and not from some distant lands like we do.  This is one of the perks living in a lush tropical country.  Pineapples cost less than $1 in the Philippines; 4oPHP is what it usually goes for.  I personally eat pineapples for fiber and vitamin c intake and what ever is in the pineapple.  You can get various fruits containing other nutrients.

But, we still need dietary supplements because people are eating non-vine-ripen fruits and veggies whether your in the tropics or in America.  Vine-ripen fruits and veggies have higher nutrient content than green harvested fruits and veggies.  So the only solution is taking a good vitamin and mineral supplement.  The good ones are typically more expensive because they are better.  Take cheaper supplements and you'll end up cheating yourself.

Your body is your temple.  Take care of it as if it was your brand spankin new Mercedes-Benz.  (I prefer Toyota by the way and I take care of it like a Ferrari).  But give your body the best that money can buy.  If you can't afford it?  Find a way!  Never ever say you can't afford anything, but ask yourself "how can I afford it?" If you do this, then you'll find a way, don't worry.

So, Cheers to your Vibrant Optimal Health!  Feel free to leave me your comments.  I would love to know what you think about this.  See you soon!