Do We Really Need Supplements?

-soils are depleted of minerals due to chemical farming methods, acid rain, overfarming and topsoil erosion

-90% of us are deficient in chromium, and essential trace mineral poorly supplied by the American diet

-80% of carbohydrates consumed by Americans are in the form of refined flours and sugars

-the 133 lbs. of sugar Americans eat each year depletes B vitamins and minerals

-only 9% of the population eats the recommended five servings of vitamin-rich fruits and vetetables

-Americans eat 230 more calories per day than they did 15yrs ago

-those who exercise regularly have a much higher need for antioxidants and minerals

-Vitamin B2 is needed by those with hypthyroid in amounts greater than can be found in foods

-men and women need to be optimally nourished long before they have children

-more than 10% of calories consumed in America come from alcoholic beverages with depletes B vitamins, zinc and magnesium

-our epidemic of degenerative diseases is caused by multiple nutrient deficiencies

-prescription and over the counter medications can deplete nutrients and cause deficiencies

-Birth control pill create B6 deficiencies and increase the need for B2 beyond what the diet can supply

-illness increases our need for vitamin C and zinc beyond what food can supply

-Millions of Americans are dieting and need supplements just to meet minimal requirements.

Bio – Sharon Keating is a Registered Nurse and nationally certified MediEsthestic Specialist with 30 years experience.  She is the owner of Serenity Medical Health and Beauty Spa in Dawsonville, Ga.  706-265-6467 or salesSerenity-Spa.biz