5 Crucial Reasons to Use Vitamins and Minerals

By: Dr. Alan Rosenthal

A healthy diet enriched with a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement produces healthier people. Research shows that, people who include vitamins and mineral supplements in their diet have a much lower risk of disease, fight off the existence of cancer better, have stronger bodies and live higher quality lives.

There are many different diseases that appear less frequently with vitamin and mineral supplementation. Here are five important reasons why taking supplements can help better your life:

1. Cervical Cancer: Numerous studies have linked inadequate intake of Vitamin C, E, A, B12, Beta-carotene, Lycopene and Folic acid with a much greater risk of developing cervical cancer and cervical dysplasia (the precancerous form).
   
2. Prostate Cancer: Taking antioxidants to reduce the risk of prostate cancer is becoming will established in health literature. One study showed that men who took Vitamin E and Selenium supplements had a 40% lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
   
3. Stomach Cancer: Vitamin C has been linked with the prevention of stomach cancer, lowering a person’s risk by 40 percent. It is important to make sure that you are getting enough vitamin C through foods or supplements.
4. Stronger Immune System: Supplementing with antioxidants reduces susceptibility of common viral infections and greatly improves parameters of immune function. People that supplement often don’t think of ever needing a flu shot.
   
5. Anti-Inflammatory Effect: Vitamin B, Vitamin E and Selenium supplementation is known to exert an anti-inflammatory effect that aids relief for a number of conditions (arthritic conditions, carpel tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, etc.)

Defending against today’s major killers requires more than just good genes, it requires a lifestyle plan. This plan needs to include healthy diet, exercise and nutrient supplementation. Be sure your supplements contain sufficient numbers and quantities in order to prevent the body from developing degenerative diseases. Finding a balance is key. You should also take an overall health approach that encompasses whole body health. Consider other forms of preventative health care such as Chiropractic wellness care so as to prevent a life of drug therapy.

Optimal Health = Optimum Function

Whole Health Family Chiropractic in Thousand Oaks, California has a team of highly specialized health professionals that will help you reach your Health and Wellness goals. Chiropractic wellness care improves your body’s natural ability to heal and enhances your overall quality of life. Imagine living a healthy and holistic lifestyle free of asthma, low back pain, ear infections, menstrual pain, headaches, ADHD, and many others. Take the first step toward better living and contact us today at (805) 449-0061.

Dr. Alan Rosenthal also dedicates his time to health awareness and education within his community. He offers free lectures and workshops to businesses and organizations. If you would like to schedule Dr. Rosenthal to speak at your next event or to view his list of chiropractic lecture topics, please go to Free Lecture Topics.