Nature’s Sunshine – Healthy Living

You do everything right to live a healthy lifestyle. You eat healthy, take your vitamins, and exercise regularly. But does it ever feel like that isn’t enough?

Even with all the hard work we put into our bodies there are still some things we don’t do because it probably hasn’t crossed our minds.

When considering natural health supplements, it’s common to ask, “What is my body missing?”

If you feel like you need an extra boost to your daily routine, here are seven essentials that you may have overlooked.

1. L-Glutamine

L-Glutamine is an amino acid that can be found naturally and is produced more than any other amino acid in the human body. This amino acid is found in abundance in our muscles and our lungs. The list of L-Glutamine benefits goes on and on, but the main benefit is that it supports cellular growth, energy, and repair.

L-Glutamine is commonly used by athletes because of its amazing ability to speed up the body’s recovery process. It also helps maintain decreasing glutamine levels while athletes work out because our bodies tend to deplete the amino acid during intense training. This, and its ability to maintain muscle mass, is why more and more athletes are choosing to add it into their daily routines.

L-Glutamine’s benefits stretch beyond the ability to help athletes speed up their recovery process. This multipurpose amino acid has been used for people who have been diagnosed with more serious conditions because of its ability to support the immune system and digestion.

Whether you’re a long-time athlete or just a beginner, L-Glutamine can be a great addition to your daily routine. It will support your muscles and help you recover faster, giving you the opportunity to get back to your workout routine more quickly.

L-Glutamine (30 caps)  Stock #1776

2. CoQ10

CoQ10, or Coenzyme Q10, is found naturally in every cell in our bodies. This substance is very similar to a vitamin and helps produce the energy that we need to maintain cell growth. This substance could be called a “super vitamin” because of it’s ability to act as an antioxidant to help protect our bodies from damage.

CoQ10 is mainly found in organs such as the liver, kidney, and heart. Foods from which we may receive CoQ10 are soy oil, mackerel, beef, and peanuts. However, many people choose not to eat these items or don’t eat them enough, so it may be hard for many to get this nutrient from food alone.

This special vitamin decreases with age making it very important to receive through dietary supplements. CoQ10 helps support normal blood pressure levels, while also promoting healthy cardiovascular function. It also supports energy production, helps reduce cellular oxidative stress throughout the body, and exhibits antioxidant and neuro-protective properties.

This is a great supplement to add to your diet as you get older to prevent losing too much of this powerful nutrient. Around the age of 30 your CoQ10 levels start to decline dramatically, so if you haven’t thought about CoQ10, it might be time to consider adding it to your routine.

COQ-10(100mg) (60 softgel caps)  Stock #4135

3. Fish Oil

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that the body cannot produce on its own. Omega-3s are difficult to receive because their primary source is fish, which many people just do not like or cannot eat because of allergies. This supplement is available for those who do not have the ability to get their omega-3 fatty acids in their normal, everyday diet.

Fish oil is another one of those “super vitamins” in which the benefits to taking it stretch far and wide. It’s been said to support mood and mental well-being so well that the supplement has been nicknamed “brain food.” Fish oil helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels while also supporting the cardiovascular system.

The list just keeps going for this supplement, fish oil can help support our immune systems and many athletes will take it to help keep off that little bit of unwanted weight that can build up on our lower stomachs. Fish oil is an all around great supplement to consider taking at any age. It will support your mood and help you feel better the longer you consistently take it.

Omega 3 w/DHA (90 soft chews)  Stock #3342

4. Glucosamine

Glucosamine is produced naturally inside our bodies, particularly in the fluid around our joints. There are two types of glucosamine that are available in pill form, one with hydrochloride and the other with sulfate. The glucosamine that contains sulfate is believed to be the component that helps stimulate the growth of new cartilage in our bodies. This particular nutrient is some-times produced by shellfish, but that doesn’t mean that we can receive it from food. Glucosamine doesn’t occur naturally in any food, making it difficult for us to receive without taking additional supplements.

Because of its ability to stimulate cartilage growth, glucosamine eases the joint pain that comes along with many bone diseases. In addition to our joints, it also supports our structural, nervous, and even our immune systems.

If you’re noticing joint pain then consider this as an option to add to your daily supplements. Glucosamine is another great one for athletes to consider because of its ability to help support comfortable joints.

Glucosamine (60 caps) Stock #903

5. Vitamin D

You probably think you get enough vitamin D through your diet. However, most of our vitamin D is absorbed through the body from direct sunlight, making this a great supplement for those who don’t live in areas that are constantly sunny. Vitamin D can be found in certain types of fish, but is usually added to various dairy products for people to receive. Because many people have food allergies, the supplement is a great option for those who do not receive enough vitamin D through sunlight or their diet.

One of the main functions of this vitamin is to help keep our bodies from bone loss, pain, and even weak bones. Because of this vitamin’s ability to maintain calcium and phosphorus levels in our bodies, it’s an all around great vitamin to support bone health at any age.

Just like fish oil, vitamin D is a great one to start thinking about taking early on in life. Bone loss is a very serious issue and it’s important to start thinking about how to care for your bones as early as possible. It’s never too late to consider your long-term health.

Vitamin D3  (60 tabs)  Stock #1155

6. Olive Leaf Extract

Many of you have probably made the switch to cooking with olive oil in the past ten years. It has a great taste and isn’t as unhealthy as some of the other oils out there. With the many uses for olive oil that keep popping up, have you thought that it isn’t just used for cooking?
Every component of the olive tree can be used to create something beneficial for our bodies. The oil part comes from the seeds and fruit, while the water extracts and leaves are used for medicine.

Olive leaf extract protects our bodies from unwanted invaders. This is a great supplement to take throughout the year because it’s been said to support the immune system. Olive leaf can also support the circulatory, urinary, and digestive systems. Additionally, the fatty acids in the oil have been said to support blood pressure and blood sugar levels already within the normal range. It also fights free radical damage by bad cholesterol. Who knew the uses for the olive tree extended so far beyond the kitchen?

Olive Leaf Extract Conc. (60 caps)  Stock #204

7. Green Zone, Ultimate

Getting the right amount of vegetables in our diets can be extremely difficult. Even if you’re an avid veggie-eater, sometimes the ones you consume may not be packed with enough nutrients to satiate your body’s needs. Sometimes you just need to get a little extra boost to your already healthy daily routine.

You’ve heard of adding greens to your diet with powders in smoothies, but why not try a taking a capsule of your daily dose of greens? GreenZone, Ultimate is packed full of various green vegetables, like broccoli and kale, that many people are adding to their daily meal plans.

We know that hearty kale isn’t for everyone. GreenZone, Ultimate is great for those who can’t seem to get those nutritious vegetables into their diets the old fashioned way. This supplement allows you to get your daily recommended amount without having to force yourself to eat the vegetables you don’t like.

This supplement will help your body maintain its natural functions so that you feel energized. An additional bonus is that it helps support our body’s immune systems and enhances elimination.

GreenZone, Ultimate (180 caps)  Stock #1104
GreenZone, Ultimate Powder (368g)  Stock #1103