Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Vitamins and minerals work both together (synergistic) and against each other (antagonistic). Some minerals are both synergistic and antagonistic to the same nutrient.

A good example is calcium and phosphorus. Calcium and phosphorus are antagonists. If you take too much calcium, it could cause a phosphorus deficiency. The opposite is also true. Too much phosphorus can cause a calcium deficiency.

But even though they are antagonists, they also work together. Calcium and phosphorus in the proper balance are important for strong bones and teeth.

This synergistic-antagonistic relationship between calcium and phosphorus is not unique. The interrelationships between the different vitamins and minerals is very complex and requires a delicate balance to maintain the proper nutritional balance in your body.

So, what does this mean for you?

If you take vitamin and mineral supplements, there's a very good chance that you're not getting exactly what your body needs and you may have a nutritional imbalance.

Does this mean that you should forget about taking vitamin and mineral supplements and just eat a good diet?

No. It's very difficult to get all the nutrients your body needs from food alone. The soils our food is grown on is generally nutrient deficient, even if you eat organic food.

The key to good health is making sure that your body gets all the nutrients it needs - in the proper balance. The way to do that is to have your nutritional program, your diet and your vitamin and mineral supplements, customized to your body chemistry.

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