nutritional supplements - why we need them
Even if you are following a healthy and balanced nutrition program (which let's face it, few of us do all of the time), it's very difficult to obtain all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to maintain peak health and fitness.
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There are a number of reasons for this, including reduced nutrient quality of soils, and loss of nutrients from cooking, storage and processing of foods.
However, this does not mean that supplements should replace traditional foods, simply that we need to add then to our nutrition program to ensure our bodies receive everything they require to work both effectively and efficiently.
This is even more so for those who exercise regularly and at a high intensity.
Our nutritional needs are even greater given the additional stresses we place on our body, and of course we need to make sure we are consuming the correct ratio of nutrients to ensure we are able to perform at the highest level and continue to make improvements. |
Nutritional supplements are therefore not just for bodybuilders or athletes, as many people still believe, they have a place in everyone's nutritional program because they allow us to give our body what it needs, and in fact help to prevent some conditions, or even reduce symptoms of others. For example, joint nutritional products such as glucosamine and chondroitin, or l-glutamine, amino acid that can reduce muscle breakdown and boost immune health, among other things.
The type and range of nutritional supplements available is continually growing and there's always a new 'magic pill/powder/potion' on the market. Before spending your hard-earned dollars on the latest fad, or in fact before buying any supplements, do some research. This can include asking a few basic questions of a product:
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Are the product claims realistic? |
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Are the product claims backed by any scientific research? |
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Is the product manufactured by a reputable company? |
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Can I trust the product quality and content? |
It never hurts to talk to others who may have more experience using nutritional supplements. Everyone has different experiences with varying products, so get a broad range of views. Remember that what works for your best friend may not work for you in the same way. But, it's all part of the process of getting to know your body better.
The team at Industry has plenty of experience using a wide range of nutritional supplements, and we are always happy to advise our members.
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