When Health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied—— Herophilus
At Wellness Jani, we focus on wholefoods first for optimal nutrition and wellbeing. Vitamins and micronutrients supplements are not our initial recommendation. Vitamins and supplements are not meant to replace a healthy diet, but rather they supplement our diet. Food First, Always!
Ideally, we should get all the necessary vitamins and minerals through a wholesome diet alone, but there are several factors that make this more challenging in today’s world.
That said, while a healthy diet is key, there is a time and place for nutritional supplements. Vitamins and mineral supplements can correct a deficiency. They are essential health-boosters that can help fill in the nutritional gaps and protect the body against occasional diet slip-up or when you cannot get all your essential nutrients from food alone.
Also, with so much of our foods grown in soil that is depleted of minerals and nutrients, it is almost impossible to get all the necessary nutrients from food alone. Also, with our foods being genetically modified, sprayed with pesticides, processed, packaged and trucked long distances, most of the nutritional value has been lost by the time it hits your plate. So, our bodies wind up being overfed with empty calories and starved of nutrients. Because of this, it might be wise to take high-quality nutritional supplements to complement your wellness journey.
Unfortunately, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in America does not regulate vitamins and supplements for safety and effectiveness before they are put on the market. That means that companies can lie about the quality and quantity their ingredients, thus misleading information on the label.
Below are some guidelines that we follow and recommend when we are selecting supplements:
*We recommend purchasing supplements from companies that do third-party testing.
*We recommend purchasing supplements that are tested by NSF International or United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to ensure that what you get is what is stated on the label.
These certificates indicate that the product:
*Contains only what is recorded in the ingredients list.
*The dosage recorded in the ingredients list is accurate.
*They do not contain harmful levels of contaminants such as heavy metals or mercury for fish oil.
Our expertly selected supplements are rigorously third-party tested to meet the strictest purity and potency standard. We only carry brands and suppliers that align with our vision of health, are well-rated brands, and offer third-party testing on all or most of their products.
Some of these companies include:
Thorne:
https://www.pureencapsulations.com/
Before buying or deciding to start taking any supplements, please consult your doctor who is aware of your current health concerns. This is especially important if you are taking prescription medications. You cannot follow anyone else’s regime and expect it to work for your body. Infact, doing so can be dangerous. This is because some supplements can interact with certain medications and cause problems. Never, ever add supplements without first checking with your healthcare provider to be sure it’s safe to do so.