More Energy the Natural Way [July-12-2013]
One of the most common results people are seeking from taking nutritional supplements is an increase in energy. More specifically, they are seeking increased energy levels without taking substances such as caffeine.
To help explain a nutritional supplement approach to feeling more energized, we have developed the Nutrition Energy Pyramid. It is a visual representation of the various types of supplements that all play a role together to help with your energy level.
Digestive Health Supplements
The foundation of any healthy body is a healthy digestive system because that is where almost all nutrients are absorbed into the body. If you do not have a digestive system that is in optimal shape, there's a good chance your body is not absorbing the maximum amount of nutrition from the foods and supplements you are already taking. The biggest side effect could be an overall lack of energy.
So what can you do to improve the health of your digestive system and have more energy?
There are three categories of nutritional supplements that are highly recommended for optimizing your digestive health - probiotics, digestive enzymes and fiber.
Probiotics
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Digestive Enzymes
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Dietary Fiber
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Probiotics are live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human body. They are also called "friendly bacteria" or "good bacteria." Probiotics are available mainly in the form of dietary supplements and foods. Taking probiotic supplements helps to maintain a healthy balance between the good and the bad bacteria found in the human intestinal tract.
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Digestive enzymes help break down food molecules into smaller components that can be more easily absorbed by the body. They can also assist in breaking down harder to digest items such as fats. The source of many enzymes is in raw fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, the modern diet has a limited amount of these enzymes. Supplementing your diet with digestive enzymes (typically taken with meals) helps fill this void and assists the body in taking advantage of its nutrient sources.
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Dietary fiber is extremely important to a person's overall digestive health. The role of fiber is to help keep things moving along through your intestinal tract at a normalized pace. If things move through too fast, your body will not have the time it needs to absorb all of the nutrients. If it moves along too slowly, there is a chance that a buildup of toxins will occur. The modern diet is playing an important role in establishing the need for dietary fiber supplements.
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Minerals
Minerals are essential for enabling the body to perform all its functions, including energy production, growth and healing.
As Dr. Gary Shima, M.D., of the Health and Longevity Institute in San Marcos, California says, "minerals are the spark plugs that fire up our electromagnetic system and make everything work properly." Unfortunately, not only is the food we eat lacking in essential minerals, but our bodies' ability to absorb minerals declines dramatically with age. In addition, our fast-paced, stress-filled lifestyles and environmental toxins raise our bodies' requirements for more and more minerals.
Adding a multi-mineral supplement to your daily routine is often suggested. What is commonly overlooked is that the best time to take a mineral supplement is in the evening. This will help you sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed and energized.
Vitamins and Anti-Oxidants
Vitamins are crucial for your health and vitality. One of the critical functions of vitamins is energy production. It has been observed that some people feel more stamina and energy after consuming the required vitamins on a day-to-day basis. According to various scientists and physicians, B vitamins are linked to improved energy levels. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A,E, D, K, these vitamins are excreted through the urine on a daily basis. Therefore, B-vitamins must be constantly replenished to maintain stable energy levels.
Antioxidants are chemical compounds that help get rid of free radicals in the body. Free radicals travel throughout the body and damage healthy living cells and they come from a wide variety of sources and are almost impossible to avoid.
Antioxidants bind the free radicals in your body preventing them from doing further damage. They have also been found to be beneficial in increasing energy and stamina as well as help reduce the signs of aging and prevent early aging markers. Antioxidants are also believed to repair and help prevent oxidative stress which damages cells and causes disease.
Cell Health
Energy creation in the human body occurs at the cellular level. A cell's Mitochondrion is considered to be the "energy powerhouse" of the cell. It is there that the cell combines various elements to create energy.
An important piece of cellular-level energy creation is the availability of oxygen molecules. When you supply your cells a generous flow of oxygen, every cell becomes more active and energized, thus giving you more ENERGY!
In today's environment with pollution, toxins and other elements in the air, we are not receiving optimum amounts of oxygen. Nutritional supplements exist that when taken create oxygen at the cellular level to assist the body's process in creating energy.
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