It may be difficult to believe, but people who are overweight or obese are often suffering from malnutrition. Malnutrition does not, as commonly thought, mean specifically not getting enough food (although this can be a cause) but not getting the right types of food in order to nourish your body. Foods such as high-calorie foods, those with high levels of sugar and instant foods often have very few nutrients and can have a detrimental effect on wellness.
Obesity and malnutrition can lead to severely decreased wellbeing and health problems such as cancer, heart disease, depression, diabetes and dementia. Whilst fast or processed food is often cheaper than other, healthier types of food, the cost to the healthcare system later on is becoming an increasing problem.
The importance of nutrients has been proved by scientists in order to help to keep our bodies healthy. While changing dietary habits is a priority, it can also help to take a vitamin, mineral or supplement in the meantime to help protect yourself against the risk of disease and to make sure that your body is functioning as well as it possibly can.
Common nutritional deficiencies in adults include vitamin D, zinc, folate, omega-3 fats, iron, and magnesium according to scientific research. Everybody, regardless of diet, should take a good multivitamin and also a fish oil and a supplement of vitamin D. Probiotics are also recommended to help protect your internal systems from the damage done by modern lifestyles and various drugs, including antibiotics.
Try to choose nutrients and compounds that have been proved to be safe. In addition, look out for those that have no additives, allergens, colours or fillers. You don’t want to introduce new toxins to your body while trying to cleanse the old ones with supplements.
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