The Case for Nutritional Supplementation
There has been a fair amount of neutral-to-negative mainstream press lately about the validity of taking nutritional supplements, particularly multivitamins/minerals. The main themes are (a) the best way to get all your nutrients is from food; and (b) the supplement industry is huge and unregulated and you can’t be sure you’re getting what the label says you’re getting or whether it’s safe.
Let’s take (a): The best way to get your nutrition is from food that you eat and digest. This is undeniable. However, the fact is that very few of us eat enough of the good stuff and avoid enough of the bad stuff to actually receive all the nutrients we need to thrive. Do you actually consume 4-8 handfuls of varied-colored vegetables every day? Are they organic? Has the soil they’re grown in been depleted of compounds that optimize their nutritional value? Is your gastrointestinal tract in perfect condition to fully absorb what the food offers? To take just one vitamin for example, if you’re over 50, you’re likely not absorbing B12 as well as you did 20 years ago, and if you’re vegan, you’re not getting B12 in your food. Sufficient B12 is critical for healthy nerve cells, red blood cells, and DNA synthesis.
As for (b): The supplement industry can seem like the wild west to the casual consumer. True. However, there are responsible research-based companies offering supplements that have been thoroughly tested for what should and should not be in them. One such company is Thorne, widely respected and trusted in the healthcare and elite sports communities.
Thorne’s offerings are finely tuned to specific needs. There are no fewer than eleven multivitamin formulas, and five vitamin B formulas, for example, as well as products supporting gut health, heart and vessels, bone and joints, sleep, stress, metabolism, sports performance, and more. They have an extensive “no” list of fillers and preservatives they will not allow into their supplements, as well as above-and-beyond rigorous testing of the purity and sustainability of their ingredients. They are committed to transparency in their sourcing and manufacturing processes, and to educating consumers about the science behind their work.
Team Fitness is a Thorne affiliate, which means we have the training and credentials to recommend and dispense their products, so you can order with confidence. If you are training with us at Team Fitness, you’re demanding a lot of your body. If you are a busy grownup with a lot of responsibilities, you’re probably not eating perfectly every day. Supplements can help support all the work you do to be super-fit.
Which Supplements Are For Me?
Are you male or female? Which decade of life are you currently enjoying? (Are you enjoying it??) Are you challenged by excessive stress, environmental toxins, a questionable diet, high cholesterol, or blood sugar issues? Are you trying to maximize athletic performance? Are you on medications? These are a few potential factors in choosing a multivitamin or other supplement, and one size does not fit all.
As a Thorne affiliate, we can provide you with personalized, expert recommendations on how best to optimize your health and fitness.
A one-time fee of $49 includes:
· Personalized supplement Rx
· One-month check-in
· Ongoing 15% discount on products
· Free shipping to your door
Contact Katherine at the gym or at kdkmoore@gmail.com for more information.
For more information about Thorne quality, check this out: https://www.thorne.com/quality
There has been a fair amount of neutral-to-negative mainstream press lately about the validity of taking nutritional supplements, particularly multivitamins/minerals. The main themes are (a) the best way to get all your nutrients is from food; and (b) the supplement industry is huge and unregulated and you can’t be sure you’re getting what the label says you’re getting or whether it’s safe.
Let’s take (a): The best way to get your nutrition is from food that you eat and digest. This is undeniable. However, the fact is that very few of us eat enough of the good stuff and avoid enough of the bad stuff to actually receive all the nutrients we need to thrive. Do you actually consume 4-8 handfuls of varied-colored vegetables every day? Are they organic? Has the soil they’re grown in been depleted of compounds that optimize their nutritional value? Is your gastrointestinal tract in perfect condition to fully absorb what the food offers? To take just one vitamin for example, if you’re over 50, you’re likely not absorbing B12 as well as you did 20 years ago, and if you’re vegan, you’re not getting B12 in your food. Sufficient B12 is critical for healthy nerve cells, red blood cells, and DNA synthesis.
As for (b): The supplement industry can seem like the wild west to the casual consumer. True. However, there are responsible research-based companies offering supplements that have been thoroughly tested for what should and should not be in them. One such company is Thorne, widely respected and trusted in the healthcare and elite sports communities.
Thorne’s offerings are finely tuned to specific needs. There are no fewer than eleven multivitamin formulas, and five vitamin B formulas, for example, as well as products supporting gut health, heart and vessels, bone and joints, sleep, stress, metabolism, sports performance, and more. They have an extensive “no” list of fillers and preservatives they will not allow into their supplements, as well as above-and-beyond rigorous testing of the purity and sustainability of their ingredients. They are committed to transparency in their sourcing and manufacturing processes, and to educating consumers about the science behind their work.
Team Fitness is a Thorne affiliate, which means we have the training and credentials to recommend and dispense their products, so you can order with confidence. If you are training with us at Team Fitness, you’re demanding a lot of your body. If you are a busy grownup with a lot of responsibilities, you’re probably not eating perfectly every day. Supplements can help support all the work you do to be super-fit.
Which Supplements Are For Me?
Are you male or female? Which decade of life are you currently enjoying? (Are you enjoying it??) Are you challenged by excessive stress, environmental toxins, a questionable diet, high cholesterol, or blood sugar issues? Are you trying to maximize athletic performance? Are you on medications? These are a few potential factors in choosing a multivitamin or other supplement, and one size does not fit all.
As a Thorne affiliate, we can provide you with personalized, expert recommendations on how best to optimize your health and fitness.
A one-time fee of $49 includes:
· Personalized supplement Rx
· One-month check-in
· Ongoing 15% discount on products
· Free shipping to your door
Contact Katherine at the gym or at kdkmoore@gmail.com for more information.
For more information about Thorne quality, check this out: https://www.thorne.com/quality
