4 Nutrient Synergies That You Have To Be Aware Of
Friday, February 26th, 2010Would you like to take a single pill that could fix all of your health concerns? If so, you are not alone. In fact, supplement companies are aware of this and as a result, you are constantly bombarded with single-nutrient advertisements. But eating a wider variety of things is better here.
Unfortunately, advertising complete nutrition is not as profitable as advertising the next magic pill. But in reality, eating a wide combination of nutrients is what leads to maximum health.
Thus, without further delay, here are 4 nutrient synergies that you have to be aware of:
1. The sun hormone and the bone nutrient: The dairy industry has hit the media channels hard to improve sales. And they do have a point because calcium is critical for proper bone development. Now if you think you aren’t getting enough calcium, Vitamin D can help you process what you are getting more efficiently.
2. Salt and bananas: If you are like most people in modern society, you are getting too much salt in your diet. And too much salt leads to higher blood pressure-not a good thing. Now one way to lower levels of salt in your body is by eating bananas, or more accurately, potassium. You see, potassium causes your body to release more salt via urine.
3. The metallic minerals: Metallic-like minerals are critical for good health. And the good news is that most modern society people are not deficient in minerals. However, if you take too much copper, for instance, you could block absorption of zinc. So don’t over supplement with either. Instead, get the recommended amounts of both.
4. Turkey and niacin: Okay, turkey has a lot of tryptophan. And tryptophan can help your body produce more niacin. Now recall that niacin is a great nutrient because it improves cholesterol profiles. And a better cholesterol profile will translate into better heart health.
Please do not get bogged down by nutrition minutiae. The best approach to nutrition is to include as much variety as possible.
And make sure you take action on this information sooner rather than later. After all, later usually never comes!
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