September 6, 2007

The face of the functional food industry (which includes nutritional supplements) has become sophisticated, producing a plentitude of innovative new products and an increasing number of savvy and scrupulous consumers. With all of the different products available in the market, it is difficult to determine what, how, and where to get the products that best fit a unique individuals needs. It is important to understand how this growing industry will eventually fit within our own lives. The focus here is to cover some frequently asked questions as they relate to nutritional supplements, and some enlightening answers to accompany them.

Q: What benefits are associated with

taking nutritional supplements?

A: There are many benefits associated with taking nutritional supplements correctly, consistently, and effectively. What we all must remember is that our bodies are rejuvenating and repairing machines. Given the right tools, our bodies can defend against many health conditions. Nutritional supplements give our bodies the tools and ability to heal itself. Deficiencies in different nutrients deprive the body’s ability to heal effectively. Our bodies are a combination of many cells working together to achieve a common goal. It is at the cellular level where all functions of the body begin. Supplementing nutritionally provides our cells with the adequate “food” needed to function at an optimal level and allow us to live a healthier lifestyle.

Q: Don’t I get enough nutritional

support from the food that I eat?

A: Foods we eat today are not necessarily the same foods that our grandparents use to eat. Different methods of food production, processing and farming have negatively affected the nutrient content in the foods we eat today. From fruits and vegetables to meats, poultry, dairy and even the oils we use to cook food, nutrient content is at an all time low. We simply cannot get the optimal amount of nutritional benefits from the foods that we eat today. The answer is to supplement with nutritional supplements we know contain the right nutrients in the right amounts.

Examples of poor foods today:

• Frequent crop rotations in farming deplete the soil of
vital nutrients and minerals
• Mass-produced vegetables and fruits are missing
key phytonutrients, bioflavanoids, and minerals.
• Good fat has been replaced with trans fats and saturated fats

Q: How long will nutritional

supplements take for me to see a

difference in my health?

A: Many nutritional supplements vary in their results. For example, SXO’s Calm formula can be felt immediately within hours to a couple of days. However, most nutritional supplements take at least 2-3 months before you start to see the benefits, but whether your body internally has begun healing is a different story. Nutritional support enhances the body’s function in a gradual process from the inside out so it may take a while before those positive effects are actually seen outside of the body. The best answer is to follow a healthy lifestyle of incorporating a healthy diet, regular exercise, nutritional support and the use of spa treatments to help protect your body from unhealthy aging.

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Q: How often do I have to take

nutritional supplement products?

A: Different goals require their own unique standards to reach. If you are an individual who is looking to take preventative measures in leading a healthy lifestyle, then consider taking a nutritional supplement such as a multivitamin or antioxidant in a consistent manner to help achieve your health goals. And even then, a maintenance dose would be beneficial for a healthy lifestyle. As a rule of thumb, taking certain supplements consistently, for a healthy lifestyle is the best answer.

TIPS on taking nutritional supplements

Always start slow with one to two dosages every other day and allow your body to absorb, adjust and evolve to nutritional supplements
Remember, supplements are not drugs, so consistent consumption is key to reaching your goal.

Remember what your health goal is and adjust your consumption of nutritional supplements to help you reach those goals.

More FAQ’s

Q: How does taking nutritional supplements fit in with spa treatments?
Q: I feel and look healthy, why should I take nutritional supplements?
Q: How do I know which nutritional supplements are quality supplements?
Q: How do I know which products are the right ones for me?
Q: How do nutritional supplements work?
Q: Why do some powdered Nutritional supplements clump in water and don’t mix well?
Q: What are antioxidants?

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In Closing:

Nutritional supplementation is a beneficial lifestyle change that anyone can take on. It is important to understand how and why your body works the way it does so that your nutritional goals can be met. Its always a good idea to talk to your health practitioner, doctor or naturopathic physician for what products may suit you best. Remember, set your health goals and reach to achieve them. Nutritional supplements are not an overnight answer, but a solution to a healthier lifestyle.