You’ve heard it a million times: You can’t leave this table until you eat your fruits and vegetables. But data collected reveals that the consumption of fruits and veggies in the U.S. has actually stayed fairly flat over the previous decade. Plus, a big percentage of adults do not get enough of the important nutrients– including folate, zinc, magnesium, and vitamins A, B6 and C– from food alone. The process of getting older, fluctuations in our genes, and intestinal wellness likewise affect the body’s capability to take in nutrients. While food is the finest source, dietary supplements may be suggested to assist fill dietary gaps.

You can find many of these supplements in our Metagenics store, or if you would like schedule an appointment with our doctors to go over your questions or concerns.