The fact is that chemical mineral vitamin supplements are not as easily absorbed as normal food particles are. The mineral vitamin industry is constantly striving to create products that are more easily processed by the body and therefore more beneficial.

Every now and then the industry comes up with a new ‘more bio-available’ form of a vitamin or mineral. To overcome this, a large number of mineral vitamins have been developed that combine other elements with the vitamins and minerals to enable them to be more easily absorbed by the body. Iron is commonly combined to form iron gluconate which enable the mineral vitamin supplement to be more absorbable.

The amount of a nutrient in a mineral vitamin supplement needs to be far greater than it would be in a more natural form for the body to be able to absorb the amount that is required. This can obviously lead to problem where a toxic level of the particular nutrient is being consumed by the large doses of the mineral vitamin supplement that are needed. It is therefore extremely important that a person does not simply take vast quantities of all of the mineral vitamin supplements that are advertised on television and should seek advice from a health professional. It is also worth being aware of the developments in the mineral vitamin supplement industry as there are constantly new and better combinations being developed.

One method that mineral vitamin manufacturers have developed to help aid absorption is through culturing the raw materials with yeast cells. This form of mineral vitamins are known as ‘food state’ and are up to four times easier for the body to absorb the required nutrients as the yeast is completely digested.

Of course, the need for mineral vitamin supplements depends on the diet that a person has. There is no doubt that it is far more preferable for a person to obtain the nutrients that they require from their food rather than by taking mineral vitamin supplements wherever possible. During certain periods it may be necessary for a person to take mineral vitamin supplements on a temporary basis but their long term use is not recommended for a number of the supplements that are available.
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I was always a little uneasy about doing this, because there are so many interactions and complications that, at the best, it felt like educated guess-work. The video below explains the method I now use.

For the last few years I’ve been much more comfortable with the approach I’ve been using, because I’ve used Hair Mineral Analysis which devises a supplement programme based on your own body’s mineral levels (excess or deficiency) as reflected in your recent hair growth.

And because this is a computerized service, I no longer have to worry about human error in my recommendations.

Learn more about Hair Mineral Analysis.

Benefits of Chlorella

Someone commented the other day that I seemed very healthy  and energetic “for my age” (a back-handed compliment if ever I heard one) and asked me if it’s as a result of a healthy diet alone, or if I use a supplement.

A few family and friends who read this will be laughing – because I have a bit of a reputation as a chocoholic amongst those who know me best.

I will freely admit that I use a supplement, because I have seen so much evidence showing that even fruit and vegetables and other “healthy” food today is nowhere near as nutritious as it was in, say, the 1950s.

Chlorella is the supplement I use personally, and I have used it for several years now. More specifically, I use Yaeyama Chlorella which is a strain of Chlorella Vulgaris thought to be superior because it is more nutrient dense.

To introduce it to you, I have arranged for my supplier to give a very special discount of 25% to readers (see below).

But first, you’ll want to know a little more about Chlorella, and why you might choose to use it. The nutritional profile and health benefits are on my supplier’s website, where you can also watch a short video to learn more.

You may or may not know, but Chlorella is a green algae superfood that’s been popular in Japan for decades, and which is the most researched of all the algae. Initially this research was conducted to increase the understanding of photosynthesis, but since the 1970s many chlorella health benefits have emerged and been collated in an ever increasing collection of scientific studies.  When you visit the site, click the “About” link to read why it has been dubbed Nature’s Perfect Food.  Anyone who would like to try chlorella as a result of reading this post can enter a coupon code N4ALL25 at checkout for a 25% discount off the published prices.

Supplementing with Chlorella can be beneficial in treating a wide range of health problems brought about by our modern lifestyle. Click here to read testimonials from satisfied customers.

• For instance it is an excellent antioxidant and a source of magnesium and fibre for people not getting enough leafy green vegetables.  Chlorella is also a rich source of B vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
• I am currently researching an ebook on the specific ways Chlorella can help with detox and environmental toxins. I know this will be of interest to many of my readers who have had a Hair Analysis to check for heavy metal toxicity.
• To tie in with my recent posts on the vegetarian diet, it is a rich vegan source of iron and B12 – nutrients which can so often be in short supply for vegetarians.
• It is also a “complete protein”:- one containing all the essential amino acids from which the building blocks of the human body are composed.

I personally use Chlorella as a supplement / superfood to promote my overall well-being and health rather than for any specific condition. However it can help with:

• Weight loss
• Preconceptual health
• Anaemia
• Detox – including heavy metal detox
• Managing type-2 diabetes
• Naturally lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
• Boosting the immune system and raising energy levels

As I prepare my ebook the more I study this remarkable supplement the more applications I discover.  But don’t just take my word for it, check out some of these chlorella user testimonials on the supplier’s website.

There are so many positive health benefits of chlorella, that I would love you to try it for yourself. I have persuaded my supplier to offer you the chance to experience Yaeyama Chlorella – Japan’s leading brand – for 25% off the regular retail price, with a full money back guarantee.  Enter a coupon code N4ALL25 at checkout to receive your discount off the published prices.  This coupon is valid until 31st October 2009 when you visit my supplier’s online store from this link.

You can buy chlorella tablets or chlorella powder, whichever you prefer.  Both are exceptional value even at the full price, and come with a 100% money-back guarantee if you’re not completely delighted with the product.

If you have used Chlorella and found it helped you, please post your story here to encourage others.