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TOP NUTRIENTS

What are considered TOP nutrients you MUST get in your diet or supplements?

By Dr. Allen S. Josephs

FISH OIL

Precisely how fish oil works remains uncertain. People often ask me whether it's better to eat fish or take fish oil supplements. I happen to love consuming fish and do so two or three times a week. The problem with excessive fish consumption, however, is the associated toxins such as mercury and PCBs, which could be present. This is especially dangerous for pregnant women. Most high-quality fish oil supplements on the market deliver molecularly distilled fish oil that is free of harmful heavy metals and toxins.

PROBIOTICS

on top of the list is actually billions of nutrients bundled together: probiotics. Your intestinal system is filled with these friendly bacteria, which play an important role in helping maintain overall health. Unfortunately, due to widespread antibiotic use,chronic illness, aging and other factors, these friendly bacteria can be greatly diminished. Increasing data suggests probiotics can help maintain gastrointestinal health and may play a role in supporting normal cellular growth in the bladder. When choosing a probiotic product, make sure it contains large quantities (in the billions) and multiple strains. Additionally, taking a prebiotic to fuel the bacteria can heighten its beneficial effects.

RESVERATROL

The next nutrient I'd briefly like to mention is resveratrol. I've written about resveratrol often over the years and continue to be fascinated by previous studies and constantly emerging medical data. In 2009, resveratrol was shown to help prolong lifespan in many animal species by activating certain proteins in the body. Whether it has the same effect in humans has yet to be proven.

GREEN TEA and TURMERIC

Finally, two other nutrients that deserve an honorable mention are green tea and turmeric, important bioflavanoids that are certainly worth consuming on a supplemental basis.

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  Dr. Weisz, D.C.

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