What is the purpose of supplementation?

Proper supplementation assists in making up for normal dietary deficiencies. This is particularly important when attempting to lose body fat, as supplementation allows you to feed your body nutrients without increasing your caloric intake. Furthermore, supplementation makes it possible to provide nutrients at critical absorption times.

Why do you need to supplement your diet?

• American diets fall short of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). A detailed study of the USDA's National Food Consumption Survey shows that not a single person of the more than 21,500 people surveyed obtained 100 percent of the RDA for each of ten nutrients. (please put a link to the article about the AMA's recommendations on supplements)
• Supplements make it possible to lose fat without losing muscle by supplying the nutrients necessary to increase or maintain lean muscle tissue, without adding extra food calories, which hinder or halt body fat loss.
• Nutrients originally contained within foods are often removed or diminished due to food preparation techniques, improper storage, and food processing.
• The use of caffeine, alcohol, or smoking increases the necessity for supplementation.
• If you experience poor digestion, food allergies and/or sensitivities, supplementation is vital.
• Nutrient depleted farmlands and/or pesticides increase the need for diet supplementation.
• Physical and mental stress is relieved by supplementation.
• Supplementation can help relieve the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome.
• Elderly individuals should supplement their diets due to increased nutritional needs.
• 90 percent of all athletes use supplementation because they have greater nutrient needs due to increased energy utilization. Supplementation provides added protection from free radical damage caused by the environment and aging.
• A meal replacement drink is an economical and convenient way to provide your body with nutrients and low calories. Click Here for 24 reasons you need supplements.
• Why do you need to supplement your diet after you have reached your fitness goals?
• After reaching your goal, it is important to supplement a well-balanced diet with things like a multi-vitamin, or other daily use vitamin supplements. You may even continue on with that protein powder or meal replacement for a convenient way to get the necessary protein or calories. Such supplementation provides the body with the nutrients necessary for the maintenance of good health.