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According to William Shive, professor of biochemistry at the University of Texas, 50 percent of people taking multivitamins are still nutritionally deficient.Why is our nutrient status important? Vitamin, mineral and antioxidant deficiencies have been shown to suppress the function of the immune system. This can contribute to degenerative processes such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Even if you eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and take a multivitamin, you may be deficient in some vitamins, minerals and antioxidants or other essential micronutrients and not even know it. |
At Bh2, we provide micronutrient testing using SpectraCell. This test measures the function of selected vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essesntial micronutriends within your white blood cells. Analysis can reveal a person’s fucntional nutrient status over a much longer time periodMany factors contribute to vitamin and mineral deficiencies including:
Biochemical Individuality
Every person is metabolically and biochemically unique, and the micronutrient requirements may differ from one person to the next.
Absorption
You may have deficiencies of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential micronutrients if they are not broken down and absorbed properly.
Chronic Illness
Micronutrient eficiencies can directly or indirecly affect health conditions such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, fatigue and multiple sclerosis.
Aging
Our micronutrient requirements at age 30 are quite different from our requirements at age 40, 50 and beyond. Absorption difficulties develop as we age.
Lifestyle
Excessive physical activity, prescription drugs, smoking, alcohol and sedentary habits all impact micronutrient demands.
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