Common Sense Questions and Answers

I always thought minerals came from the earth and plants. Nutrition Wells™ minerals are a blend of primarily ocean minerals and selected plant derived minerals. Why?

Many people believe that the rain forest is the lungs of the planet. The truth is the ocean provides 70% of the oxygen. The rain forest and all the rest of the vegetation on the earth provide the other 30%. Every mineral found in your body is found in sea water. The ocean is the most mineral rich repository of elements on the planet. The minerals in sea water are colloidal in nature. So is human blood. Before you are born, you are carried in a saline solution very much like sea water. The ocean is the vascular system of the planet. It is also a superb source of minerals. The deeper you go, the higher the concentration of minerals. Sea water and blood carry similar salt content percentage. Its no wonder that the digestive system readily recognizes colloidal minerals from ocean water and vitamins in a liquid colloidal suspension and absorbs them at nearly 100%. Minerals from the ocean are extracted in a patented process and the sea water is multipass filtered and treated to remove all traces of sediment, undesired heavy metals and chlorides and any possible pollution. With the addition of Whole Leaf Aloe Vera, all of the amino acids are also present. No finer or more natural product can be found.

What Does "colloidal" mean and why is it important?

A colloid is the smallest size a substance can be and still be classified as that substance. Colloidal minerals are of a practical size small enough to be readily absorbed by the body. The nature of human blood is colloidal. Supplements in colloidal form are recognized by the human body and quickly absorbed.

A Quick comparison of colloidal minerals and tablet form minerals.

The type of minerals used in most tablets is a metallic mineral. These minerals come from grinding up rocks and soil. These minerals can be difficult to digest and absorb. Many nutritional experts believe only 5% to 10% of these minerals can be absorbed by the body. That means up to 90% of the tablet passes through the digestive track with no benefit. Its easy to see why minerals in this form are expensive in the extreme. 90% of the minerals and 90% of your money just pass through. Is there a solution to this waste? Yes. Supplements in colloidal form.

I seem to feel OK. Do I really need mineral and vitamin supplements?

Only your doctor can tell you for sure, but If your diet fits solidly or loosely into the category of the "American Diet", you are very likely in need of supplements. Feeling well is a combination of many things not the least of which is good nutrition. There are 90 nutrients known to be necessary in a complete, balanced diet. You should make every effort to consume these nutrients in at least the minimum amounts daily.

Who is most in need of nutritional supplements?

The elderly, the growing young and people on low calorie diets. The elderly doesn't mean just your great grandparents. As we age, the body does a progressively poorer job of absorbing minerals. Children during peak growth stages may be deficient in minerals and vitamins during this critical time. Folks who are dieting under a doctors care are almost universally advised to supplement the diet with vitamins and minerals. These supplements should be ultra-absorbable. "Minerals create a healthy environment in which the body, using vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats, can grow, function, and heal itself." Let me say that again. Heal itself. This is a quote from Rodale's Complete Book Of Minerals For Health. If you lack any mineral, a deficiency is the result which can lead to degenerative diseases of many kinds as well as a breakdown of the cell regeneration and growth process which leads to the loss of the cells themselves. This can lead to nervous disorders, muscle damage, brain damage or illness. A deficiency of minerals has been traced to low energy, cancer, unnecessary aging, obesity, loss of memory, immune system disfunction, fragile teeth and bones and a host of others too numerous to mention. If your diet does not provide these essential minerals and vitamins, supplementation is something you should seriously consider. Use the most absorbable form.

Why do you put lead and mercury in the minerals? I thought these heavy metals were harmful.

All of the trace minerals in the formulation are present in the raw source material and are naturally occuring. They are not added. They are in the needed trace amounts only. Trace amounts of all the minerals are necessary for the synergistic chemical reactions necessary for your system to utilize vitamins and the other minerals. Some minerals, such as aluminum and mercury can be toxic if available in a different form and far in excess of trace amounts. At the recommended dose of 1 or even 2 ounces per day, a toxic level cannot be produced. Eating leaded paint chips, drinking from a lead contaminated water source, or receiving your water through old lead pipes, fixtures or lead joined pipes can be dangerous over time. We now know aluminum cookware and coffee pots are not recommended and is not the same form of aluminum as that found in dietary supplements. When I was a kid, it was common to rub quarters and dimes with mercury to make them look new. We now know the dangers associated with mercury. Stay informed, protect and educate your kids. Our mistakes must not be theirs.

Did You Know?

• Some vitamins can only be made by the body if minerals are there to work with.
• Vitamins alone have been found completely ineffective in the absence of minerals.
• Calcium is needed for nerve function as well as good bones and teeth.
• A zinc deficiency can be responsible for the loss of smell and taste.
• Vitamin E, Selenium and Beta-Carotene are known to reduce the incidence of cancer. It has been suggested that Vitamin E may be beneficial in the treatment of alzheimers.
• Sodium and potassium regulate hydration levels in the body.
• Copper is necessary for proper vascular health. A deficiency in copper is also associated with graying hair and wrinkled skin.
• Phosphorus is what gives rigidity to bones and teeth when combined with calcium.
• A selenium deficiency is associated with cardiomyopathy.
• Sulfur is a primary building block for protein along with oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and carbon.
• Boron is necessary for good sexual health. Boron also helps with menopause.
• Copper, zinc and cobalt are needed for proper digestion.
• Every mineral and vitamin mentioned in the above text can be found in Nutrition Wells™ Products.
• Does it make sense to invest a little bit in yourself now and do your best to avoid making a large investment in your doctor's Mercedes later?

These few examples are just an illustration of the importance of colloidal minerals.The presence of both major and trace minerals are essential to overall good health.

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