Nutritional supplements have emerged as promising options for addressing nutritional deficiencies, promoting health, and enhancing overall well-being. However, the market is saturated with numerous supplements, making it challenging to discern between high-quality and substandard products, as well as to assess the effectiveness and potential risks of different options. Since the goal of taking supplements is to support your health, it’s important to find products you trust. With endless options to choose from, a good rule of thumb is to ask key questions when considering supplements:
- Does the supplement align with my health goals?
- Are the ingredients easy to understand?
- Does the supplement contain harmful preservatives or pesticides?
- Have the products been third-party tested for safety?
- Does the supplement have any certifications or approvals?
By addressing these important questions, you can make informed decisions to enhance your well-being and embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
MaxLiving’s Approach to Nutrition and Supplementation
MaxLiving believes in the importance of getting as many nutrients as possible from whole foods. However, our current environment poses challenges like depleted soils, toxins in the water supply, genetically modified organisms in our food, long-distance food transport, and supply chain issues. Because of these factors, taking supplements becomes a practical way to fill in nutritional gaps.
Remember, supplements should never replace whole foods. Instead, they should complement and enhance an already healthy diet. Relying solely on supplements won’t give you the best nutrition. To ensure your body receives essential nutrients, make a dedicated effort to eat high-quality, nutrient-dense foods that are as close to their natural state as possible – unprocessed and without alterations.
Definites When Choosing the Right Supplement for You:
- Quality Ingredients: Look for products with organic ingredients, naturally sourced and processed vitamins and minerals, and whole foods. Avoid supplements with artificial additives, fillers, adjuvants, or synthetic substances, as they can be potentially harmful to your health.
- Certifications and Brand Promises: Seek companies that commit to non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, allergen-free, additive-free, and sugar-free ingredients. Look for clear brand standards and values that align with your preferences.
- Transparency and Third-Party Testing: Prioritize supplements from reputable companies that provide transparent manufacturing information and undergo third-party testing for accuracy, purity, safety, and potency.
- Highly Absorbable and Bioavailable Forms: Opt for ingredients that are easily absorbed and bioavailable. Chelated or methylated forms of vitamins and minerals are often more effective. Prefer natural forms over synthetic ones, and whole-food-based ingredients over processed ones.
- No Harmful Additives or Allergens: Always read the ingredient list carefully and avoid supplements with artificial colors, flavors, sugar or artificial sweeteners, processed oils, and preservatives. Steer clear of common allergens such as gluten, soy, dairy, and nuts.
- Support Companies with Values You Uphold: Research the companies you purchase from and make informed decisions. Choose to support companies that manufacture quality products and align with your values.
MaxLiving’s PurePath Brand Promise
MaxLiving is committed to improving the health of the people it influences and we take pride in natural, simple ingredients. PurePath represents MaxLiving’s uncompromising commitment to high-quality products. With PurePath you don’t have to worry about cheap fillers, artificial sweeteners, or additives to compromise the benefits. Therefore, you can be confident that the products you purchase from MaxLiving are pure and effective and adhere to the following non-negotiables:
- Never artificial flavors
- Never any vegetable oils
- Never any additives or fillers
- Never any pesticides or herbicides
- Every product third-party tested
When navigating the world of supplements, remember to prioritize quality ingredients, transparency, third-party testing, and a commitment to whole foods. Supplements should complement, not replace, a balanced and nutrient-dense diet. By making informed choices and supporting companies aligned with your values, you empower yourself on your health journey. Join us in embracing the power of holistic nutrition and supplementation for a healthier, happier life.
Refernces:
(1)https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/WYNTK-Consumer/
(2)https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2794987