Guys, we love you, but we know you are not always the best at taking care of yourselves. Let’s face it: you work hard, you play hard, but you may not always measure up to your goals. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss, a better diet, extra sleep, and more physical activity could help. But the key to greater health and success may be nutritional supplementation. There are so many supplements on the market today it can be confusing. Where do you start? What do you really need? Ideally one gets their nutrients from foods that supply them in correct proportions for optimal absorption and utilization. Whole foods offer a synergy of nutrients that will never come from a laboratory. Because the whole really is greater than the sum of it’s parts, Nourishing World offers you selected supplements derived from whole foods. We want to make it easy for you to zero in on the supplements that will make the greatest difference in correcting your nutritional imbalances and promoting your success story!

Fish Oil

There was a reason your grandmother kept a bottle of cod liver oil in the house. It has been shown to be one of the most beneficial whole food supplements one can take for overall health and vigor. Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil takes the benefits of fish oil one step further by fermenting the traditional way without heat. This substantially increases nutrient availability and probiotic composition. Krill oil, extracted from krill shellfish, is a non-fermented option for achieving the benefits of taking fish oil without the contaminants commonly found in fish that are higher up the food chain.  Take 1000 mg either Cod Liver Oil or Krill Oil daily and get all the omega 3-fatty acids your body needs for:

• Reducing bad cholesterol
• Increasing HDL, or good cholesterol
• Lowering your blood pressure
• Decreasing inflammation
• Improving joint function
• Feeling alert
• Boosting cognitive performance
• Supplying important antioxidants
• Improving mood
• Building immunity with vitamin D

Vitamin C

Studies show that adult American men do not get enough vitamin C in their diets. This critical vitamin not only improves resistance to common viruses and colds, it also protects cells from free radical damage caused by exercise or environmental forces. Catie’s Whole Plant Food Vitamin C Plus powder comes from real foods high in vitamin C and has high bioavailability without the down sides of synthetic vitamins. Make sure to eat foods high in vitamin C or take a supplement a few times a day for:

• Immune support
• Free radical protection
• Healthy heart
• Tissue Repair
• Infection prevention in wounds
• Collagen production
• Strong bones and teeth
• Good eyesight
• Good memory and focus

Zinc

Immune function depends on adequate supplies of zinc, which can be lost when the body undergoes stress or infection. In addition, zinc may help with cognitive function and maintaining a positive mood. Zinc is one of the main nutritional supplements that can be helpful with male infertility. Take two, 30 mg tablets of Vitamin Code Raw Zinc with extra Vitamin C a day to:

• Improve sperm quality
• Improve prostate health
• Aid heart health
• Support immunity
• Balance emotions
• Promote clearer skin and faster wound recovery
• Assist eye health

Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that packs a mighty punch, but over 70% of the population is low in it. Magnesium can be found in dark leafy greens, avocados, nuts and seeds, fish, soy, and low fat yogurt. It can be hard to get enough of these healthy foods to supply an adequate amount of magnesium. So take one, 50 mg tablet a day of Catie’s Whole Food Magnesium or use Ancient Minerals Transdermal Magnesium for:

• Less stress and anxiety
• Fewer muscles pains, spasms, and twitches
• Better mood and fighting depression
• Stronger bones and teeth
• Combating headaches and migraines
• Healthier skin and hair
• Improved eczema, psoriasis, acne, and, rashes
• Balanced blood sugar levels
• Assisting heart health

Calcium

Not only women need calcium. Men can get osteoporosis also and be at risk for fractures and loss of bone density. So keep your bones and teeth strong with Calcium and Vitamin D (from fish oil) to prevent painful breaks and fractures. Nourishing World carries an assortment of calcium options such as organic and vegan whole food My Kind Organics Plant Calcium and Catie’s Raw Vegetable Calcium. If you are an athlete and need greater magnesium for muscle repair try Natural Calm plus Calcium to replenish supplies of both minerals together. Take between 1000 and 2000 mg. of calcium a day depending on your unique needs for:

• Increased bone density
• Stronger bones and teeth
• Assistance in blood clotting
• Facilitated nerve function
• Helping muscles contract

Coenzyme Q10

Blood pressure can become a problem especially as people age. Coenzyme Q10 naturally protects blood vessels from damage, making it popular as an anti-aging supplement. The fact that it may increase energy and alertness helps too! The body needs to convert CoQ10 to ubiquinol but this ability decreases as one ages. Dr. Mercola Ubiquinol is an electron rich CoQ10 supplement. It is more bioavailable and easy to assimilate than CoQ10 alone. Nourishing World recommends taking one 100 mg Ubiquinol daily for:

• Fighting free radicals
• Lowering blood pressure
• Increasing energy and mental sharpness
• Boosting the immune system
• Contributing to heart health
• Countering the effects of aging
• Possibly improving sperm quality

Saw Palmetto with Lycopene

These two supplements support prostate health. Saw Palmetto is an herb that impedes the hormone process in the prostate which causes it to get enlarged. Lycopene, from tomatoes, has shown an ability to destroy prostate cancer cells through altering hormone metabolism. Take one 320 mg. Saw Palmetto with Lycopene a day for:

• Stronger libido
• Better prostate health
• Restored urine flow

Resveratrol

Extracted from the skin of red grapes as well as the knotweed plant known as polygonum cuspidatum, resveratrol is an anti-aging, longevity, and energy-enhancing supplement. Nourishing World carries resveratrol from Perfect Supplements, one of the most trusted names in whole food supplements.  Take 200 – 500 mg of resveratrol daily for:

• Enhanced cognitive function
• Huge antioxidant power
• Appetite control and weight loss
• Stamina and endurance
• Cardiovascular support
• Cancer protection
• Reduced inflammation
• Preventing insulin resistance
• Combating many diseases

Korean Ginseng

The Koreans have long used Ginseng to improve erectile dysfunction and mental clarity. Now this healing root is available in fermented form for added potency and bioavailability from Dr. Mercola. Take approximately 100 mg a day for:

• Improved erections
• Better blood flow
• Enhanced mental focus
• Combatting free radicals
• Supporting the immune system
• Cleansing the body of toxins
• Balancing blood sugar
• Supporting heart, brain, and digestive health

Androtex

Androtex features a proprietary blend of extracts from roots and herbs. It delivers unsurpassed, targeted intervention for male hormonal problems. If you want to get back to the feelings of masculinity you once had, Androtex could help. Take ¼ teaspoon twice a day for:

• Erectile support
• Improved libido
• Normalized testosterone levels
• Clear thinking
• Fat metabolism
• Muscle building
• Energy and zest for life

Men’s Multiple Vitamins

The advantage of taking a multi-vitamin is that it’s quick and easy to get many of the necessary supplements discussed here along with others that may be needed. Nourishing World offers several excellent whole food derived multi-vitamins just for men such as Garden of Life My Kind Organics Men’s. You might decide to cover your bases with a multi and then add supplements from the list above for your individual needs.

The Supplement Challenge

Make the choice now to power up your health with the right supplements made from whole foods.  Do it for your body, brain, and sex life.  It’s not rocket science!  You too can blast off into the health zone!