Supplement Only with the Best

Last time we looked at excerpts from Dr Michael Colgan’s book ‘The New Nutrition’.

We went through the farming practices since the 40’s, nutrient value of your food since these times, storage practices & processing further destroying food nutrition.

So how are you protecting your health in this current environment?

We have the solution and in this article we are going to cover what to look for when choosing nutritional supplements.

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CLICK HERE to see who tops the list at #1 and why

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Lyles findings have been compiled into a comprehensive guide of the supplements available in Australia & New Zealand. The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is a consumer-friendly insight into the current science in nutrition & health, which offers consumers assistance in navigating the minefield of supplements & brands. It explains the functions of supplements & compares over 200 supplements from more than 70 brands such as Blackmores, Centrum, Herron, Natures Own & USANA. Many well known supermarket & pharmacy brands have come out at the bottom of the list. USANA is the only brand that scored a full five-star rating.

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Some of the Comparisons

Here we’ve selected three major brands & made a comparison for you.

• Centrum, complete from A to Z
• Blackmore’s Women’s Vitality Multi
• Swiss Women’s Ultivite
• USANA
• Why not add “Your brand” here & compare it

There is a “danger zone” in supplementation for Vitamin A or retinol. It is toxic as it accumulates in the body. Vitamin A should be in the form of betacarotene which allows the body to convert the betacarotene to Vitamin A as it requires it. Centrum – a huge seller – contains Vitamin A in the toxic form.

Iron is also toxic & can be obtained from many sources of food. Iron is present in Centrum, Blackmores Multivitamin for Women and Swiss Women’s Ultivite.

So how are these best selling Vitamins different?

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SHOP THE #1 VITAMIN & MINERAL SUPPLEMENT HERE

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The Blended Median

NutriSearch Corporation consulted 12 authorities who have published one or more works that recommend specific daily nutritional intakes deemed important for long-term health. Each author is acknowledged within his or her respective scientific, medical & naturopathic field:

Robert Atkins, MD

Phyllis Balch, CNC

Dr Michael Colgan, PhD, CCN

Terry Grossman MD & Ray Kurzweil

Jane Higdon, PhD

Philip Lee Miller, MD & Life Extension Foundation

Earl Mindell, RPh, MH

Dr Michael Murray, ND

Dr Richard Passwater, PhD

Dr Nicholas Perricone, MD

Dr Ray Strand, MD

Dr Julian Whitaker, MD

These 12 authorities were pooled to construct the Blended Standard, the yardstick by which every product in the Consumer’s Guide is compared, along with 18 other criteria.

You can visit www.nutrisearch.ca & on the homepage click on SHOW ME THE SCIENCE. You can access a complete description of each criterion along with the relevant scientific references.

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This is one of the reasons USANA received the five-star rating & came top of the list.

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So let’s compare the cost

	Centrum – Complete from A-Z	Blackmores Multivitamin For Women	Swiss Women’s Ultivite	USANA CellSentials
Daily Dose	1 tablet/day	1 tablet/day	1 tablet/day	4 tablets/twice daily
Amount to achieve optimum levels (within upper limits)	15 per day	8 per day	12 per day	4 tablets/twice daily
Cost per day	$0.32	$0.41	$0.84	$3.18
Cost per day to achieve optimum levels	$4.80	$3.28	$10.08	$3.18

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What to Look for when Choosing Quality Nutritional Supplements

1) Avoid once-a-day formulations:

You simply cannot pack enough into one tablet a day to provide effective dosages for most of the nutrients.

2) Look for supplements that contain the natural form of vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol):

Synthetic vitamin E is not as effective as the natural form of vitamin E

3) Look for supplements that contain their minerals in chelated form:

Many inexpensive supplements provide their minerals as simple salts (eg: magnesium carbonate). However, minerals joined to amino acids or organic acids (generally called chelated minerals) are better absorbed & therefore more bioavailable to your cells.

4) Avoid supplements containing high levels of preformed vitamin A or retinol:

High levels of pre-formed vitamin A can lead to cumulative toxicity; for women who become oregnant, levels above 10,000 IU/day (3 mg/day) can lead to foetal deformity. Supplement instead with betacarotene, which is converted safely to vitamin A as the body needs it.

5) Avoid supplements that contain high levels of iron:

Iron can accumulate in fatty tissues to toxic levels – particularly for men, who have no way of eliminating excess iron from the body; it is safer to take iron through the food you eat; rich sources are red meats & many vegetables, such as spinach, lentils & asparagus. If you must supplement with iron, do so about an hour before or after you take other minerals, as iron interferes with their absorption.

6) Look for supplements that contain the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals & antioxidants:

Supplements work best when they work together; It is far better to take a broad spectrum supplement with adequate levels of nutrients than to take your supplements a-la-carte (ie: a little of this, a little of that). In the Consumer’s Guide there are 47 different nutrients & nutrient categories.

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CLICK HERE to learn more about USANA’s Quality Guarantee

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Take Action Today

Take control of your health today. Start by researching the benefits of high-quality supplements and choosing those that are scientifically supported to meet your body’s needs. It’s time to give your cells the nutrition they deserve and live your healthiest life!

Disclaimer: The information provided in the article is strictly educational. It may not be used to promote any specific products, nor is it intended as medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, please consult your health care professional.

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References

1. NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements Consumer Edition – Lyle MacWilliam MSc, FP