Science
is providing more and more information regarding the amazing therapeutic
potential of many supplements. As an
advocate of the industry there are many benefits to be had through the regular, consistent
use of supplements in real effective doses.
The most
important consideration is using products that make them effective with real
useable doses. There are some products on
the market that contain ingredients in very low quantities. This can be impressive from a labeling standpoint,
but useless from a therapeutic advantage. Unless of course, you are willing to take large
amounts of capsules each day to provide the correct dose of the nutrient needed.
Learning to read labels for efficacy is
important.
For
instance, let’s look at fish oil. We
hear about the vast health benefits of omega 3 EFA’s. Amongst their many benefits, they have cardio-protective,
memory and cognitive benefits along with anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show that the beneficial effects of
fish oil are because of the EPA/DHA
content.
Products
can range with as little as 60mg EPA/40mg DHA per 1000mg capsule (name of brand
withheld) brand to 476mgEPA/357mg DHA per
1000mg capsule of the nutrition house omega 3 EXTRA. That’s right. You would have to take 8 capsules of inferior fish oil to 1 capsule of high-potency
fish oil. What a HUGE difference both in
quantity and ultimately cost to you (it is less expensive to take the
high-potency) when many professionals and studies in the industry are
encouraging multiple gram doses for their related health benefits.
If you
are investing in your health, invest in a quality formulation. Be a wise consumer and get all the facts. If you want to improve your general health,
remember that consistency and quality are two important factors for success.
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