Modern day marketing would lead you to believe that taking massive amounts of single nutrients or foods (think \”acai berry\”) is a powerful way to improve health. Well, the reality is that your body best responds to combinations of foods and nutrients.
The main issue here is that marketing healthy nutrition behaviors is not as profitable as marketing single one-hit-wonders.
Thus, without further delay, here are 4 nutrient synergies that you have to be aware of:
1. Vitamin D and calcium: Quite often, you may not be getting your daily recommended amount of calcium. And over the long run this may compromise your bone health. Now if you are getting small amounts of calcium in your diet, Vitamin D can help you absorb more.
2. Sodium and potassium: You most likely are having too much sodium day in and day out-it\’s simply impossible to avoid unless you eat pure food and never go out. Fortunately, potassium can counter the negative effects of sodium by coaxing your kidneys to secrete more of it. And lower sodium translates into lower blood pressure.
3. Zinc and copper: Although zinc and copper deficiencies are rare in modern diets, there is some concern because of over-supplementation. You see, zinc and copper compete for the same absorption sites in the small intestine. Thus, if you over-supplement with one, you could block the absorption of another.
4. Turkey and niacin: Okay, turkey has a lot of tryptophan. And tryptophan can help your body produce more niacin. Now recall that niacin is a great nutrient because it improves cholesterol profiles. And a better cholesterol profile will translate into better heart health.
Please do not get bogged down by nutrition minutiae. The best approach to nutrition is to include as much variety as possible.
After all, the best way to achieve maximum health is by having lots of different foods in your diet. So take action on this information today!
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