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Dr. Huang’s Personal Vitamin Regimen
by Jannet Huang, MD, FRCPC, FACE

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational purposes only. Supplements (herbal and vitamins) should be complementary to a healthy lifestyle as well as appropriate medical evaluation and treatment. Those who are interested in beginning a nutritional supplement should first consult their personal physician.

An important aspect of self-care is taking appropriate vitamins to fortify our reserves. In this month’s supplement cabinet, Dr. Huang shares her basic vitamin regimen for optimal health.

1. Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Hopefully by now most of you have heard from more than a few sources that omega 3 fatty acids are essential to optimal health. Here is a quick summary of their benefits: omega 3 fatty acids from fish have cardio-protective and anti-inflammatory effects. Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial to the development of the brain and eyes. Fatty fish is the richest source of healthful omega-3 fatty acids, yet we are often limited in our fish intake due to concern over environmental contaminants such as mercury and PCBs. The many different fish oil products available out there are often confusing for consumers. It is important for us to be able to recommend a reliable supplement of omega 3 fatty acids of high purity and potency. Not only is GNLD Salmon Oil Plus pure and highly potent, it is also the first fish oil product that contains standardized amounts of all 8 members of the omega 3 fatty acids family – the complete spectrum!

WHY GNLD SALMON OIL PLUS™?

• Salmon Oil Plus is based on pure, natural salmon oil, providing all the benefits of one of nature’s richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
  
  
• It includes UHPO3 –Ultra High Potency Omega-3 fatty acids— an exclusive GNLD technology that boosts, stabilizes, and standardizes specific, health-promoting omega-3 fatty acid levels while maintaining the whole food goodness of natural salmon oil.
  
  
• It is the first supplement of its kind to assure a standardized amount of all eight members of the omega-3 family involved in human nutrition.
  
  
• It is derived by “molecular differentiation” –leading edge technology that selects specific nutrient molecules from tuna, sardines, and anchovies, while eliminating or reducing others, delivering unsurpassed potency, purity, and consistency.
  
  
• It is safe, with no risk of accumulated toxins. Only the finest, top quality, health-screened, disease-free fish selected for human consumption are used. All sources are screened for more than 160 potential contaminants with an allowable detection limit of ZERO.
  
  
• Potency guaranteed to deliver 460mg EPA, 480mg DHA, 50mg DPA, and 80mg mixed omega-3 fatty acids with every 3-capsule serving.
  
  
• No hidden vitamin A.

2. Balanced, Sustained-Released B complex

An essential group of interrelated nutrients, B-vitamins are involved in all energy production. B-vitamins are water-soluble and must be supplied daily in the diet. B-vitamins are not synthesized or stored in the body in sufficient quantities to meet daily nutritional needs. B-vitamin requirements may be increased by stress, infection, or other physical conditions which elevate requirement or interfere with absorption. Larger amounts are needed during growth, pregnancy, and nursing. Medications, alcohol, caffeine, and oral contraceptives can destroy B-vitamins. B-vitamins play an important role in helping reduce the risk of heart disease and birth defects. In addition, B-vitamins are crucial to immune response and mental acuity.

WHY GNLD SUPER B THRESHOLD CONTROL?

• Unique whole-food source provides B-vitamins in naturally-occurring ratios.
  
  
• Complete. Contains 10 members of the dietarily essential B-vitamin family.
  
  
• High-potency formula provides maximum metabolic support to help meet high nutrient demands during exercise and periods of stress.
  
  
• Super B Threshold Control for sustained release of B-complex nutrients.
  
  
• Natural protein glaze protects nutrient potency.

3. Daily Vitality Pack (Stress 30, Sport 30 or Active 40+)

Stress can increase our requirements for certain nutrients, leading to depletion of our reserves. A comprehensive multiple vitamin can serve as a good foundation to maintain our nutrient reserves. The GNLD Daily Vitality Packs are available in 3 different formulation to suit targeted needs.

WHY GNLD DAILY VITALITY PACK?

• Targeted, broad-spectrum. Delivers crucial vitamins, chelated minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes in balanced ratios.
  
  
• Lipids and sterols. Contains energy-promoting Tre-en-en® Grain Concentrates from wheat, rice, and soy — rich sources of cell-nourishing lipids and sterols that are stripped from processed foods.
  
  
• Stress B+C, with Neo-Plex Concentrate, a unique blend of whole citrus fruit that enhances the body’s use of vitamin C, and Threshold Control nutrients for controlled release over a 6-hour period.
  
  
• Custom-targeted packets hold your daily supply of vital nutrients, with take-anywhere convenience!

4. Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D

Calcium and Vitamin D are not only important for preventing osteoporosis. Calcium has been found to also reduce PMS. Insufficient Vitamin D has been associated with muscle aches, increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and even increased risk of certain cancers such as breast, colon and prostate. Vitamin D insufficiency is very common, with our reduced sun exposure and increased use of sunscreen, our skin is no longer able to produce adequate amounts of Vitamin D. A recent presentation by a prominent researcher even went as far as saying that insufficient Vitamin D may be responsible for many age-related issues! Other benefits of the combination of chelated calcium, magnesium with vitamin D include better sleep quality and reduced migraine headaches.

WHY GNLD CALCIUM?

• High potency and purity. Featuring eggshell calcium and a variety of organically- bound pharmaceutical-grade calcium sources, GNLD products are concentrated and high in purity.
  
  
• Chelated for maximum absorption. GNLD’s unique chelation process — used in Chelated Cal-Mag — binds calcium to natural amino acids to improve absorption.
  
  
• Complete. More than just calcium, all of GNLD’s formulas include “helper” nutrients which are critical to the process of bone development and help enhance digestion, absorption, and utilization of the calcium delivered.
  
  
• Whole-food calcium from eggshells.
  
  
• 2 to 1 calcium to magnesium ratio.
  
  
• Available with vitamin D

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational purposes only. Supplements (herbal and vitamins) should be complementary to a healthy lifestyle as well as appropriate medical evaluation and treatment. Those who are interested in beginning a nutritional supplement should first consult their personal physician.

—March 2007

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