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1. The current commercial "agriculture techniques" strains "natural" vitamins from the food we eat. Therefore, we need to take 'natural' supplements.
This leaves soil deficient of important minerals, causing the food grown in this soil to share the same mineral deficiencies. Truth is we et more carbohydrates than the nutrients itself.
2. You eat "crappy" standard Filipino meals
Grains, legumes, vegetable oil, deep-fried dishes and most forms of modern dairy like butter, milk, cream and cheese are not food or neither are they good for you. The purpose of consuming food is to nourish the body and mind. These foods do the opposite.
Grains, legumes, and conventional dairy are nutrient deficient (or even void).
They contain extremely small amounts of nutrients, most of which are malabsorbed due to the food processes it went through. Grains and legumes deplete nutrient stores and interfere with nutrient absorption.
Grains and legumes both cause intestinal damage which further decreases your ability to absorb nutrients, because it speeds up digestion. Even if you've stopped eating these foods, you may be in nutrient debt or have lingering intestinal damage which is interfering with nutrient absorption.
3. Food processing, cooking, and preserving, leads to depletion of nutrients. That's why need more vitamins, because what we get from the food we eat is not enough.
Truth is the cooking process makes it difficult to obtain adequate nutrition from foods alone, that's why we need additional vitamins.
4. Your body is exposed to millions of toxins, that's why you need more nutrients to combat it
Your body needs nutrients to deal with toxins. When more toxins are present, you need more nutrients. If you're living in a cave or the garden of Eden, this will be less of a concern. If you're like the rest of us mortals – you're exposed to millions of toxins on a daily basis.
Here are just some of the things your body has to contend with:
*Xenoestrogens (plastics, BPA, some molds, petroleum products).*
*Industrial solvents and cleaners.*
Truth is, our bodies weren't designed to deal with these toxins using only nutrition from food. They just weren't. So if you plan to get your nutrition only from food, you should plan to get your toxins only from the Garden of Eden. Good luck with that.
Here are some factors that affect our bodies:
*Unnatural lighting.*
*Food toxins (not a problem if you're eating Bulletproof).*
*Stress and lack of sleep.*
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5. Supplements help you live longer
Aging is a natural process, but it's not fun thing. There are supplements than can actually delay this process, so, why not take them? As long as there isn't an undue risk of harm, it's hard to justify avoiding a substance simply because our ancestors didn't have access to it. There is good reason to believe a higher intake of nutrients may prolong life. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors may have been malnourished at certain times which is not beneficial. If supplements can buy you a few more years of quality life, why not take them? There's nothing to lose anyway.
6. Now that everyone's in a hurry, do you still have time to chew your food properly? You should.
Erratic eating habits, insufficient chewing of food, eating on the run, and stress contribute to poor digestion, making it difficult for our bodies to extract all the nutrients it needs from food.
7. There are specific times in life and health conditions that may have higher needs for certain nutrients (Ex. during pregnancy or menopausal)
For example, folic acid needs should be higher during pregnancy, **while menopausal women may be vulnerable to calcium deficiencies.**
8. We all have genetic weaknesses and our bodies have different 'unique' needs
This includes higher needs of some nutrients, higher rates of depletion for certain nutrients, and an increased likelihood of genetic expression of some illnesses if vitamin or mineral deficiencies are present.
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9. Your body isn't working the same way at 40-plus as it was at 20
As you get older, your body has a harder time absorbing nutrients from food. At the same time, your nutritional needs increase.
One solution is getting enough of the right vitamins and nutrients, which is possible through healthy eating—and food sources are typically (but not always) a better bet than supplements.
Several studies have shown kids need more nutrients to support growth, and older people need more nutrients due to malabsorption.
**As people age, they often begin taking medications which can interfere with nutrient absorption. This means you need to take more nutrients in the most absorbable and "natural" form as possible.**
10. It's important that you detoxify your body naturally to prevent diseases such as diabetes or even cancer!
The robust levels of minerals, antioxidants present in high-quality daily multivitamin help clear toxins from the body, facilitate enzymatic reactions required for detoxification, and keep the liver and other organs in tip-top shape.
It's better to opt for natural supplements than to resort in chemical-based vitamins, as the body absorbs it better!
Did you know that the Philippines is a Diabetes hotspot?
Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of mortality, globally. 500 Filipinos add to the demographic daily according to [The Diabetic Store](http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/225706/the-philippines-is-now-a-diabetes-hotspot/). While there are an estimated 4 million diagnosed patients, some 4.2 million are undiagnosed.
Many Filipinos think diabetes is a rich man's disease that has to do with food intake, but it's more than that, said Cruz. Risk factors are not limited to the elevated blood sugar levels and sedentary lifestyle (when you spend 40 hours watching television weekly).
In fact, like cancer, the risk can be passed on through generations. Incidence also increases for people with vascular disease and women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Research abroad showed that kids born over eight pounds or to moms with gestational diabetes are also more predisposed to the disease.
The measurements for food intake, even advice beyond diet and nutrition, should be instructive for everyone, diabetic, nondiabetic or prediabetic.
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**BitterGo™** is made from *Ampalaya Extract, Banaba Extract, Luyang Dilaw Extract*, and with *Bawang Extract.*
This extraordinary combination helps manage insulin levels, lowers blood sugar levels, aids in managing diabetes symptoms like frequent urination, excessive sweating, blurring of vision, tingling and numbing sensation in different parts of the body.
Can it replace my diabetes medication?
**BitterGo™** only aids in diabetes management especially with proper diet and adequate exercise. **It supplements your diabetes medication.** Not only is it beneficial in treating diabetes, it also helps in lowering blood pressure, suppressing sugar out flow in urine and managing frequent urination.
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