Expert: Suzanne Rose Lubkowski - 7/5/2005

Question
Hi Suzanne,
I've learned where our soils have been depleted of minerals from wind, leaching, poor farming practices, etc., resulting in the unavailability of these minerals to be incorporated into the foods grown upon such soils. I can see where we are not getting the minerals we need from our diet, thus creating a need for some type of supplementation.
My question is: What form of vitamin and mineral supplements are best to take? I hear liquid supplements are more absorbable and bioavailable than caplets or capsules. Then a guy at GNC tells me that liquid supplements are absorbed more readily, but absorption is too quick and that a time release capsule or caplet form is best to take. I've read different things searching the "net" and cannot seem to get a clear picture on this subject. What would be your suggestion concerning the best form of vitamin/mineral supplementation which might offer the best benefit?
Thank you very much.
Mike Eidson, LAc.


Answer
Hi Mike -- looks like you have done some great research on supplementation.  It is true that our soils are depleted and this very well may be the reason that we see so much cancer and other diseases so much these days.   

The question regarding liquid and spray supplementation was asked to the Shaklee Corporation's scientists -- they state that there is no guarantee that these methods are more absorbable in the system.  You are correct in that the body needs to break down the vitamins and minerals in order to utilize the nutrients in a timely manner for the body's system.  I would invite you to visit Shaklee Corporation at www.shaklee.net/integrativewellness. Shaklee's scientists test and peer review each and every nutrient.  Shaklee's supplements are whole food supplement which means they are organic and break down to the body's system.   I would recommend these because of the guarantee and the science behind them.  Hope this is helpful.   Best of health,  zann