Supplementation is a topic that I get asked about daily. The standard American diet, sometimes abbreviated "SAD", lacks proper nutrients. Food processing and poor soil conditions due to pesticides deplete foods of nutrients. Many of our food choices are based upon convenience, meaning we choose foods that are quick and easy to prepare. These are often the foods that severely lack nutritive qualities. Many of these deficiencies can be made up through proper supplementation. Supplementation should be individualized, however the following supplements are a few that everyone should consider. Please discuss with a health care practitioner to ensure safety.

LCC recommends Douglas Laboratories, and has formed a special partnership to allow you to receive a discount. In parentheses following each supplement is the recommended supplement name and formula number for a Douglas Laboratories product.See details below.

Multivitamin Mineral (MVM) - A good multivitamin mineral is important. This supplement provides a balanced mix of necessary vitamins and minerals essential to your health. (Ultra Preventive X - Formula #45405-240X).

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (aka Fish Oils) - Omega 3's have proven to be incredibly effective in decreasing inflammation, and reducing the risk of heart disease and numerous other conditions. Omega 3's also play a very important role in brain function. (Balance Plus - Formula BAL).

Vitamin D - We are seeing a rise in conditions associated with low levels of vitamin D. This vitamin plays a role in many cellular functions. Many calcium supplements also contain vitamin D. Since calcium is a very important supplement for females, especially in the teens and early twenty's, combining calcium and vitamin D is very convenient. (Vitamin D - Formula #83007-100X and Calcium Citrate - Formula #7409-250X).

Probiotics - Probiotics are the healthy bacteria in your intestines. These magical little bacteria play an extremely important role in absorbing nutrients, immune function, and proper digestion. (Multi-Probiotic 4000 - Formula #7497-100X).

Whole Food Fruit and Vegetable Supplement - Do you eat 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables each day? If not, you should be taking a whole food supplement. I recommend Juice Plus+. This is a high quality supplement loaded with the anti-oxidants and phytonutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables. (Juice Plus+ is available by calling LCC at 303-604-2660).

Ensuring the quality of your supplements is of the utmost importance. In fact, many brands out there are extremely worthless, and simply a waste of money. At LCC we recommend the brands Douglas Laboratories and Juice Plus+.

LCC has partnered with Douglas Laboratories to allow you to conveniently buy your supplements online using a special code. This code entitles you to a discount. To order and receive the discount, go to www.douglaslabs.com. You must have the following health professional's fulfillment number to order. For questions call LCC at 303-604-2660.

Health Professional Fulfillment Number: 2142213