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y Nancy Adler, Nutrition Editor of The Boardwalk Journal<br />

health<br />

Vitamins: An Investment for Every Body<br />

For most healthy Americans under the age of 50 it may be possible to meet<br />

necessary nutrient needs through diet alone. Consumption of a wide variety<br />

of colorful, nutritious foods is the best way to maintain health and prevent<br />

chronic disease. With that being said, it is important to note that most<br />

Americans do not meet the recommended amount of nutrients in their diet.<br />

Through increased intake of fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy products,<br />

whole grains, and fortified foods, Americans can help ensure the quality of<br />

their diet so they’re more likely to meet nutritional needs.<br />

Unfortunately, many Americans don’t consume sufficient amounts of nutrients<br />

through diet alone, since they are easily lost through food processing.<br />

Approximately 75% of American adults don’t get enough magnesium in their<br />

diet, which is a crucial mineral for blood pressure regulation, among other<br />

functions, the top sources of which are spinach, potatoes, nuts and oats.<br />

Vitamin D deficiency is rampant. Most clients I see in my practice are deficient<br />

in this most important vitamin. Part of the problem, I think, is that today’s<br />

recommendations are made<br />

solely on vitamin D’s role in bone<br />

Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist<br />

health, while research never specializing in nutrition and weight control.<br />

takes into consideration the She is the owner of Nancy Adler Nutrition<br />

multitude of functions for which where she counsels her clients on a oneon-one<br />

weekly basis helping them to make<br />

vitamin D is necessary. I suggest,<br />

even urge my clients to take permanent healthier lifestyle changes.<br />

2,000 international units each She currently holds three of the highest<br />

day. And to have their physician<br />

accredited certifications in the field of<br />

nutrition and fitness. Nancy lectures<br />

check that through blood work.<br />

in schools, businesses and civic groups<br />

Vitamin D, A, E and K are fat where she helps to spread the importance<br />

soluble vitamins so they are of healthy living through nutrition. Area<br />

stored in the liver and fatty<br />

tissues. So it’s a good idea to be<br />

sure your levels are in check before beginning a vitamin regimen.<br />

The body needs a minimum amount of vitamins and minerals each day to<br />

remain healthy and function properly. A balanced diet normally implies<br />

a sufficient diet. Of course, that is if you eat a balanced diet every day.<br />

Unfortunately, the results of an insufficient diet—a deficiency in vitamins<br />

and minerals—don’t often appear until problems are already in a relatively<br />

advanced level. For instance, people who do not have enough of the<br />

vitamins A, B1, and B2 suffer from recurring tiredness, mental or emotional<br />

disturbances, loss of appetite and chapped lips, among others.<br />

The common causes of vitamin deficiencies include poor eating habits,<br />

alcoholism, emotional stress, improper absorption of vitamins and minerals,<br />

the intake of medicines that interfere with the absorption of vitamins, and lack<br />

of exposure to sunlight. If you constantly feel sluggish and suffer from chronic<br />

health related inconveniences, you might be short of the vitamins your body<br />

needs to function properly. However, also keep in mind not to overdo it, as an<br />

excess of vitamins can also be harmful. Do you still need vitamins even if you<br />

maintain a healthy diet? The answer is yes.<br />

not all products available cater to what your body requires. There are some<br />

supplements that still lack what you need.<br />

The key components you must look for in a supplement are vitamins B6,<br />

B12, D, E and folic acid. Aside from being dietary supplements, these so<br />

called B vitamins have been known to combat certain types of cancer and<br />

heart ailments. While there remains no hard-lined link between cancer and<br />

daily intake of B vitamins, their preventative powers have helped raise the<br />

importance of daily doses of vitamins and minerals to our system.<br />

Vitamin A helps repair growth of body tissues, helps to maintain smooth,<br />

disease free skin.<br />

B6 Vitamins are the building blocks of protein, promoting healthy skin, aiding<br />

in the production of antibodies and helping maintain proper balance of<br />

phosphorous and sodium. Got leg cramps? B6 reduces muscle spasms and leg<br />

cramps.<br />

physicians consult with and refer Nancy<br />

to their patients to help them to possibly<br />

eliminate medications and naturally<br />

achieve a healthier lifestyle. You may listen<br />

to Nancy every Tuesday mornings on WOND<br />

1400 AM on Barbara Altman’s “Front Porch”<br />

and on Ed Hitzel’s “Table for One”. Nancy<br />

may also be seen on NBC TV 40 “Better<br />

Living with Adrienne.” Visit Nancy’s website<br />

at www.nancyadlernutrition.com or call her<br />

for an appointment at 609-653-4900.<br />

Vitamin B12 prevents anemia,<br />

increases energy, promotes<br />

growth in children and maintains<br />

a healthy nervous system.<br />

Biotin aids in the utilization of<br />

folic acid, Vitamin B12, protein<br />

and Pantothenic acid<br />

Folic acid is essential for the<br />

formation of red blood cells and<br />

aids in the metabolism of amino<br />

acids.<br />

Vitamin E retards cellular aging,<br />

alleviates fatigue by supplying oxygen, prevents and dissolves blood clots and<br />

aids in bringing nourishment to the cells.<br />

Keep in mind—and this is so important—that vitamins cannot be assimilated<br />

without food. They must be taken with food as they need food to absorb<br />

properly. And you know that cup of coffee you’re washing them down with?<br />

You’re actually voiding all the benefits of the vitamin and minerals as coffee<br />

stops the absorption process.<br />

Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are found only<br />

in plants and animals. The body is not able to synthesize or manufacture<br />

vitamins on its own. Because of this, they must be supplied either directly in<br />

the diet, or by way of dietary supplements. Vitamins are vital if our body is<br />

to function normally. They are absolutely necessary for our growth, general<br />

well-being and vitality. Sure it’s costly, but when we think about it, vitamins are<br />

probably the cheapest type of insurance readily available in the market right<br />

now. Who are we to say no?<br />

Most people take vitamins to avoid common deficiency-related diseases, but<br />

NaNcy adler NutritioN<br />

It’s not a Diet. It’s a Lifestyle.<br />

www.nancyadlernutrition.com<br />

401 New Road, Suite 103 • Linwood , NJ 08221<br />

For an appointment, please call (609) 653-4900<br />

The Boardwalk Journal | May 2013 | 55

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