Health Matters: Fortify the Over Forties

The human body is continually changing. The human body uses many systems for both daily living and fighting off disease, and over the years, these gradually lose their original youthful powers.

- BY PRIYANTHA HETTIGE

It is very helpful to know how we can reduce or even avoid health problems entirely by taking some simple mineral and vitamin supplements and perhaps by adding a wider variety of foods to our diets. Nutritionists say we need to consume about 30 different vegetables to feed and maintain a healthy micro biome in our stomach. And US doctors say, our micro-biome is a major part of our immune system. Not widely known is that our stomach acid too, declines in strength. This shows up by giving us various symptoms of bloating or indigestion.

The information given here, below, is what the same US medical doctors already mentioned in earlier chapters, are saying about these matters.

4.0 TWO SALT SUPPLEMENTS

Each of the organs of the human body has special functions or, is part of one or more body systems that we need to work well.

Each of these systems needs its own minerals and vitamins to function properly.

Everyone needs a steady supply of salts which act as electrolytes, also minerals and vitamins which are normally obtained from the food we eat.

4.1 Common Sodium salt acts as an Electrolyte

Common salt can be consumed frequently in small doses in our diet. It helps us to fall asleep! Excess salt is flushed out as a normal bodily function and is considered not harmful. However, note that eating large amounts of salt can bring problems and even brain fog. Plain water is best drunk with a little salt to help the body absorb it. Try going without salt for a week to see the effects on your brain function.

4.2 Potassium salt acts as an Electrolyte

Potassium salt is often in short supply in our bodies. It is very helpful to take this supplement occasionally as it is needed in large quantities and used in all our body cells. This is especially true in hot climates. Most importantly, it also helps reduce blood pressure.

5.0 THREE MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS + NAC