$36.7 BILLION

The amount Americans spent on dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals in 2014

Source: National Institutes of Health

Vitamins And Their Roles

A Helps with bone and tooth growth and helps provide healthy skin.

B1 Important for energy metabolism and nerve function.

B2 Important for normal vision and skin health.

B3 Important for nervous system, digestive system, and skin health.

B6 Helps make red blood cells.

B12 Helps make new cells and is important for nerve function.

C Aids in iron absorption and maintains immune system health.

D Needed for proper absorption of calcium.

D3 Vital for strong bones and a healthy immune system.

E Serves as an antioxidant and helps protect cell walls.

K Beneficial for proper blood clotting.

Source: emedicinehealth.com/vitamins_ their_functions_and_sources-health/ article_em.htm

Why Suppleme Nts Are Important

”For 60 years Hippocrates Health Institute has worked with hundreds of thousands on the frontier of nutritional science. It has become clear to us through the detailed nutritional profiles accrued that the vast majority lack some level of essential elements. Most commercially grown organic food is reared in depleted soil, no less the standard fare. Whole food, properly prepared supplements need to be part of any serious health seekers lifestyle. They not only help to prevent disease and premature aging but actually work in conjunction with the immune system to reverse disorders.”

—Dr. Brian Clement, director of Hippocrates Health Institute

WHERE CAN I FIND LOCAL HEALTH STORES THAT SELL SUPPLEMENTS AND VITAMINS?

THE HEALTH BASKET 18040 U.S. Hwy. 441 Mount Dora 32757 352.735.1166

CLERMONT HERB SHOPPE AND DAY SPA 702 W. Montrose St. Clermont 34711 352.243.3588

LAKE NUTRITION CENTER 914 N. 14th St. Leesburg 34748 352.365.6477

LEESBURG HERB SHOPPE 403 W. Main St. Leesburg 34748 352.315.4372

COUNTRY MEADOWS HEALTH FOODS 405 N. Bay St. Eustis 32726 352.357.3790

HEALTH BASKET OF CLERMONT 1050 E. Hwy. 50 Suite D Clermont 34711 352.242.4499

THE GREEN APPLE 724 U.S. Hwy. 441 Lady Lake 32159 352.350.2191

VITAMIN SHOPPE 1500 Oakley Seaver Drive Clermont 34711 352.241.0175

EDITOR’S C HOICE

Sabrina Ciceri’s favorite supplement is LifeGive, which was developed 20 years ago by Hippocrates Health Institute. The company’s supplements are easily absorbed by the body because they’re made from pure plants and foods as they occur in nature. In other words, the body uses and recognizes the supplement as a food. They contain no chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, gluten, allergens, or animal products.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to PharmacyTimes.com

75% of the world’s population has used some type of supplement.