Benefits of a good multi-supplement – Part 2

If you take a multi-type supplement, you should carefully read the mineral contents on the label. Minerals are critical for the health and development of every cell in our body. Insu cient trace minerals can weaken immune response and leave people feeling tired and run down. is is my ‘go to’ for those who are tired with no medical cause.

e major minerals are calcium, magnesium and potassium. Of these, usually it’s magnesium that’s insu cient in many diets. Low magnesium can cause many health problems including cramp, restless legs and heart rhythm problems.

is should be included in meaningful mounts.

Our focus here though is on the trace minerals especially zinc, copper, iron, selenium and manganese. ese minerals are absolutely critical.

If they are missing or de cient in our diet, our health will su er.

We use these to make a group of antioxidant enzymes. e two most important are superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx).

We make SOD from zinc, copper, iron and manganese. We make GPx from selenium.

While these may sound like obscure chemicals they are the front-line of our cell defences against free radical damage.

Low levels of SOD and GPx have been linked to pretty much any disease you pick from osteoarthritis to cancer. NZ soils are low on selenium; unless the food producer adds this to soils, the produce will have insu cient selenium and other trace minerals. While people often respond quickly to antioxidants and vitamins, the bene ts of these minerals can be signi cant over time. is is why any good multinutritional will have these minerals at the right levels and in a form our body can absorb. Over the years I’ve seen profound health improvements by adding a multi that is a true multi-mineral.

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John Arts is a quali ed nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz