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CALCIUM: ANOTHER WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGY CALCIUM AND VIT D SUPPLEMENTATION PMS - PROPER MULTIPLE SUPPLEMENTATION CHELATION & MINERAL BIOAVAILABILITY MAGNESIUM: ARE YOU "MARGINALLY" DEFICIENT? MAGNESIUM: THE MEDICINAL MINERAL "TIS THE SEASON TO BE STRESSED" VEGETARIANISM: A 90'S APPROACH TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE SHOULD YOU TAKE EXTRA VITAMINS MACULAR DEGENERATION STUDY SUPPORTS SUPPLEMENTATION WHAT DO HEART DISEASE, STROKES AND ALZHEIMER'S HAVE IN COMMON? 3 B VITAMINS |
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A physician expert/author in a nationally syndicated newspaper column opined that "most people who eat a balanced diet1 don't need vitamins". We happen to agree, but as explained below, most Americans do not eat a balanced diet. The same author also states that "the costliest urine in the world is made right here in the U.S.... because most people who take vitamins probably don't need them." He suggests vitamin supplements under certain conditions (in italics). Based on these factors alone, our research indicates that most people in the U.S. probably do need supplementation. Should you or someone in your household take extra vitamins? You be the judge... "You're not eating a balanced diet" The Center for Disease Control's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System indicates that only 25% of Americans eat the recommended 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. In other words, 200 million Americans are not eating a balanced diet daily. "You're lactose intolerant and avoid milk and milk products" The American Gastroenterological Association states that close to 50 million American adults are lactose intolerant. "You're over the age of 50" Approximately 77 million Americans fall into this category. "You're pregnant, of childbearing age and may become pregnant or are breastfeeding" The National Center for Health Statistics indicates that approximately 6 million women become pregnant annually. Based on the 3.88 million live births, and the 1986-87 breastfeed rate of 55%, approximately 2.1 million women breastfeed. "You're a woman and are calcium deficient" Osteoporosis affects more than 25 million, women and men, in the U.S. "You're on a weight reduction diet" The Calorie Control Council National Survey reports that 24% of U.S. adults (51 million people) are currently dieting. "You're a cancer patient" The National Cancer Institute estimates that 8.4 million Americans have a history of cancer, wherein some of these individuals can be considered cured, while others still have evidence of cancer and may be undergoing treatment. "You're a strict vegetarian" The Vegetarian Resource Group estimates that there are 4.8 million vegetarian adults in the U.S. "You have iron-deficiency anemia or still are menstruating" 3.4 million Americans in 1996 had anemia, and more than 70 million women fall into the menses age group. "You have a strong family history or evidence of colon cancer, heart disease, prostrate cancer or Parkinson's disease" The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 98,200 new cases of colon cancer in 2001 in the U.S and that 184,500 men would be diagnosed with prostrate cancer (1998). The American Heart Association reports that 12.4 million people alive today have a history of heart attack, angina pectoris or both; and, approximately 1 million people are believed to suffer from Parkinson's disease "You
have elevated blood levels of homocysteine" These conditions or factors are not mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, as statistics indicate, the second leading cause of death in the U.S. (after tobacco use) is poor diet and lack of exercise. The more intriguing question is, "Who shouldn't take vitamins?" 16-11 grain servings, 5-9 fruits and vegetables servings, 2-3 portions of low fat dairy products, and 2-3 servings of protein - daily.
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