Don't get excited . . . I'm not talking about supplementing your income (although that could be another post!)
I'm talking about your health here. It has been proven that it is now impossible to get all of the vitamins and minerals we need simply from the foods we consume. I'm curious about what other people supplement their diets with?
I used to take an Omega 3-6-9 daily, but I have since learned that I should only be taking Omega 3. (unless you are following a VERY low fat diet, you'll have far more that the recommended amount of omega 6 - The American Heart Association advises 5 - 10% of your daily calories should come from Omega6 for a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease)
Both Omega -3 and 6 are needed but they can compete with each other. The ideal ratio for the two should be balanced 1:1 but the current American diet has disrupted that balance. For example soybean oil has an Omega6 to Omega3 ratio of 10:1 and corn oil is 100:1 YIKES
Ideally we should be consuming oils such as olive, canola, safflower as well as consuming cold-water ocean fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, herring and anchovies. Even farmed salmon now has increased Omega3 levels. (2 - 3 oz of water-packed canned tuna can provide 1 day's requirement of omega3) And my fave, avocado!!!
When your body is burning fat for energy, the Omega3 fats are burned off faster than the others so it is important to consume more 3's to prevent reduced stores of this essential fatty acid.
(I ám not a Dr nor do I play one on TV - speak to your physician before taking on any major diet or exercise program!!!!)
I also take a daily multivitamin with magnesium and calcium + vitamin D. People are debating the benefit of including a chromium supplement which is supposedly important in the metabolism of fats and
carbs. The jury is still out on this one so I'll pass!
What do you take each day?
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