Do I need to supplement?

Our food quality is generally far lower than it was for the generations before us. Much of our food is processed, packaged, and full of toxins. When we do eat produce, it’s often been sprayed, shipped, or stored, and the nutritional value has significantly deteriorated. So what do we?

We take a multi-vitamin with little to no benefit, because our bodies were not meant to process isolated vitamins. Our bodies were meant to consume thousands of phytonutrients that synergistically work together via fresh, grown produce.

If you don’t find yourself eating large portions of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, you likely have a nutritional deficiency and may consider supplementing.

You may also consider supplementing if you are :

• Pregnant or looking to become pregnant

• Suffering from environmental allergies

• Trying to build a strong nutritional foundation for yourself or your children

• Struggling with healthy eating habits

• Battling the impact of hormonal changes

• Desire better hair and nail strength or skin radiance

• Looking for improved cognitive function

Why explore Pre-and-Pro-Biotic?

Gut health is crucial for overall well-being and plays a vital role in various aspects of our health, including: 

Digestion and Nutrient Absorption:
The gut is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. A healthy gut ensures efficient digestion and proper nutrient absorption, which is essential for maintaining energy levels, growth, and overall health. 

Immune Function:
The gut is home to a complex and diverse microbiome, which plays a significant role in supporting the immune system. A balanced microbiome helps protect against harmful bacteria and viruses, while also promoting the development of healthy immune responses. 

Metabolic Health:
Gut bacteria influence metabolism by producing beneficial metabolites that regulate blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation. Maintaining a healthy gut can help reduce the risk of metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. 

Mental Health:
There is a growing body of evidence suggesting a link between gut health and mental well-being. The gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the gut-brain axis, and an imbalance in gut bacteria may contribute to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. 

How do I know what to take?

It can be hard to know what to buy and put in your body. There are so many choices and it seems like the minute someone tells you to take a multi-vitamin, research comes out saying vitamins are worthless.

Before you invest your hard-earned money in pills that turn your urine bright yellow but do nothing for your health, consider the following:

• How long has the product been around and what does the research say? If it is the newest fad, it isn’t going my body. If it has been around for some time, there should be research. Research should be backed by credible institutions validating that the product is what it claims to be and how it impacts the body.

• What does your blood work tell you before starting the product? What story does your blood work tell after 4, 8 and 12 months on the product?

• How do you feel?

These three factors are like the three legs of a stool. Without one of them, the stool does not stand. We don’t always make healthy food choices 100% of the time and supplementing can help. In order for your supplements to bridge the gap between what we do eat and what we should eat, they need to be tried and true, telling a story through your blood and positively impacting the way you feel.

Supplements we trust.

The supplement trusted by our family is JuicePlus+. My husband comes from a family of poor heart-health history. We were worried about his DNA being his destiny but didn’t really feel had much control.

In our early 20s, my husband and I were told we needed blood pressure and cholesterol medicine if our blood work didn’t improve. We were told about JuicePlus and decided we had nothing to lose. We also knew that if we ever got on medication for blood pressure and cholesterol, we likely wouldn’t come off. We started taking JuicePlus and our blood work improved.

As a first-time, soon-to-be Mom, I was struggling with the side effects of prenatal vitamins. My OB said he could prescribe yet another pill for the side effects, but what he actually recommended was that I double up on my Juice Plus. That’s what I did. Since then, we have proudly brought three JuicePlus babies into the world and have been supporting their health with the nutritional value of JuicePlus since infancy.