Eating a healthy and balanced diet can help to ensure you are receiving and using the nutrients required to function in your daily life. However, depending on the individual’s body, sometimes supplements can help to give an extra boost and optimize the nutrient levels when it is low. Some factors that can contribute to low levels include:
Poor absorption
Increased demand (change in physical activity, environmental influence, etc.)
Nutrient-deficient diet
While all minerals and vitamins play a significant role in the body, here are some nutrients to focus on to optimize your health:
IRON
Function: Helps to deliver oxygen in the body
Source: Red meat, legumes
MAGNESIUM
Function: Ensures proper nerve and muscle functioning
Source: Nuts and seeds, leafy green vegetables
VITAMIN B
Function: Important for cell metabolism and energy
Source: Meat, fish, leafy green vegetables
VITAMIN D
Function: Optimizes calcium absorption, and supports the immune system
Source: Sunlight, fish
ZINC
Function: Required for proper cell functioning, and supports the immune system
Source: Oysters, meat, nuts and seeds
Feeling Low Energy? Consider looking into iron, vitamin D, B complex, etc.
Feeling Stress/Tense? Consider looking into magnesium, B complex, etc.
Feeling Under the Weather? Consider looking into vitamin D, zinc, etc.
Note: Consult your healthcare practitioner to discuss supplementation.
Our naturopath Dr. Sandy now offers B12 injections in the clinic!