SUPPLEMENTS

These are supplements that are helpful for good health, but do not store well or maintain integrity in commercial diets or they are found less often in fresh diets. These supplements are listed below:

B Vitamins
B vitamins are important for healthy nerves, skin, liver and good tone in the digestive tract. They are also important for the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. It is important to take a B complex, as the B vitamins need to be taken together. If you increase one type, they compete with the others for absorption in the digestive tract. It is important to supplement with B Vitamins because refining and processing, storage and packaging removes much of the B vitamins from foods.

Vitamin C with Bioflavanoids
Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant and immune builder. It has many functions, including collagen building (present in connective tissue), adrenal gland functioning, it stimulates the production of lymphocytes, it fights bacteria and viruses, enhances the ability of chemotherapy drugs, helps prevent high blood pressure and serum cholesterol, aids in the healing of wounds and the production of anti-stress hormones. Vitamin C is water soluble and is flushed from the body quickly. This vitamin is also susceptible to losing its potency during packing and exposure to air. Bioflavonoids, although not exactly a vitamin, are found in the rinds of citrus fruits. When taken with vitamin C, they help with the absorption rate and are also an antioxidant. They help to strengthen capillary walls and prevent hemorrhages and bruising. They are also helpful with inflammatory conditions and arthritis. Bioflavonoids may also be helpful in the treatment and prevention of cataracts.

Vitamin E
This vitamin is also an antioxidant and an anti-carcinogen. It is quite fragile as it is destroyed by heat, light or air. It helps to protect vitamin C and vitamin A from oxidation. It aids circulation, healing of wounds, aids in arthritis, helps with normal functioning of the nervous system, improves athletic performance and prevents cell damage and may prevent aging. These vitamins can be given separately, or together. Both the Bertes Daily Blend and Bertes Immune Blend contain these ingredients.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids
The essential fatty acids most often talked about are Omega 6 and Omega 3. The Omega 6 fatty acids are found in most foods, including vegetables, grains and meats. Omega 3 fatty acids are much more difficult to find. They are found in cold-water fish and marine animals. Keeping a good balance of these two essential fatty acids is important. Since Omega 6 fatty acids are plentiful in most foods, it is only necessary to supplement with Omega 3 fatty acids.