Why You Should Consider Glyconutrient Supplementation
From the articles in this newsletter you’ve learned about the importance of cell-to-cell communication, how your immune system works and the research that shows how the eight necessary sugars, or glyconutrients work in the body. That’s all great, but the bottom line question you must be thinking is “what does all of this mean for me and my family?” Answer the following questions to decide for yourself if glyconutrients are what you and your family may be missing.
- Do you get colds or sore throats easily and often? Do they seem to linger longer than you’d like?
- Do you/your family members fight chronic infections (ear, lungs, sinus, yeast)?
- Are you interested in maintaining health, in prevention of illness and promoting longevity for yourself and your family?
- Are you/your family members struggling with any chronic health challenge that is not resolving through any other means.
- With all the “super-bugs” and killer flus you hear about in the news, are you concerned about making your family more disease-resistant?
- Are you just not feeling healthy, or at your best? Do you wish you had more energy? Do you feel like you are too young to be feeling so bad?
How do I find high-quality glyconutrient supplements?
This site was not designed to “sell” any one particular supplement, but to give you an overview of the science behind glyconutrients and how they work in the body. For more information about glyconutrient supplements and how to choose the best one for your needs click here to contact us. Keep in mind, when choosing nutritional supplements it’s best to be an educated consumer. Not all supplement companies are created equal. Choose a company that has the research and development team to back up its products, that has patents and proprietary products with proven results. Choose a company that has been around long enough to have a good track record in many countries, where there are even stricter standards than in the US. Make sure you aren’t getting low-quality “copy-cat” versions of a product, as many small manufacturers will “jump on the band-wagon” of a good thing and try to capture a market share without providing a solid, dependable product.
Do glyconutrients “cure” anything?
Glyconutrients do not cure, treat or mitigate any disease. However, the study of glycobiology, has uncovered the vital role that these sugars play in normal, healthy cellular communication and immune function. Your immune system is your body’s first line of defense when it comes to preventing and fighting illness, so it makes sense to feed your body what it needs to have a strong, responsive immune system in today’s world.
Can’t I just eat a good, balanced diet and get what I need?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion recommends that teens and adults consume 5 servings of fruits and 4 servings of vegetables each day to meet requirements. Do you know anyone who does? The bigger question is whether the produce you are eating is nutrient-dense enough to give you what you need. Experts in agriculture and nutrition are reporting that the produce we grow and consume is decreasing in nutrient value due to over farming our land, use of artificial, chemical fertilizers and “green harvesting” our produce before it can become naturally ripe.
The average person consumes inadequate levels of essential nutrients on a daily basis, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inadequate intakes of essential nutrients worsen with age and women typically have more significant gaps between actual and recommended intakes, compared to men of the same age.
Because of this the government is recommending nutrient-dense supplementation to get all the anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals we need.
Additionally, farming practices and food choices are not the only challenges we face in getting enough support for a healthy immune system. We are faced with many immune-suppressors in modern life: emotional stress from demanding lifestyles; physical stress through exposure to harmful chemicals in our food, air and water; and over use of antibiotics, vaccines and other drugs that can weaken the immune system. In today’s world where many degenerative diseases are at epidemic levels, other chronic immune-related or auto-immune illnesses are on the rise and threats of biological warfare and antibiotic resistant “bugs” exist, building a strong immune system with nutrient-dense supplements makes good sense.
