WHY ARE VITAMINS & MINERALS IMPORTANT?
Although eating a well-balanced diet can provide most of the necessary requirements, the publics increased reliance on “fast foods,” plus the abundance of processed foods, contribute to poor general eating habits and decrease the amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum health. People rarely eat enough fruits and vegetables, as well as other required nutrients, to provide a healthy balance. This is especially common with the elderly population. Those with illness, injury and stress, as well as those on restricted diets, may not be getting sufficient nutrients from their foods alone, and they may have increased vitamin and mineral needs. Supplementation can provide the additional nutrients required for a healthy nutritional program.
