Supplements are intended primarily for disease prevention, but can be used as a complementary means to achieve better health.
According to the World Health Organization, only 10% of nutrients were deficient in the diet before 1950, but 30% after 2000 due to the use of artificial fertilizers, dyes, preservatives and various additives.
It is considered that, within a period of one year, an individual consumes 4 kg of dust and 4 kg of pesticides and antioxidants.
In cooking, a lot of nutrients are lost and an individual consumes very little raw food (fruits, vegetables) compared to refined food.
The purpose of consuming food supplements:
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The supplements are most effective in maintaining physical harmony or prevention
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For eliminating initial malfunctions in the operation of our body
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In severe health problems as an auxiliary agent
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For rapid regeneration and recovery after disease and improving the quality of life
The main objective in planning a diet with supplements is:
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Detoxification of the intestine, lymph and blood circulation
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Providing supplies of all necessary nutrients and/or supplementing specific phytochemical and other necessary compounds
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Enabling energy reserves and promoting the body’s self-healing abilities
Source: Ogorevc, I. (2020), “Osnove funkcionalne prehrane, termoregulacije telesa, prehranskih dopolnil in diagnostično-terapevtske implementacije”, Alma Mater Press, Maribor