UNDERSTANDING IMBALANCE RESULTS
What Causes Nutritional Imbalances?
The three major causes of nutritional deficiencies are insufficient food intake, impaired nutrient absorption, and consuming a nutrient-deficient diet. Consuming foods that you or your pet have intolerances to may also create an inflammatory response at the cellular level, thus inhibiting optimal nutrient absorption. Another factor that can contribute to lower nutrient levels would be consuming poor-quality foods and/or supplements
Know The Difference
The body absorbs and processes nutrients best when taken in the form of whole foods. When consuming enough whole foods is not possible, it is best to supplement with organic vitamins and minerals as the body often has trouble absorbing the synthetic version.
Synthetic vitamins and minerals are made in a lab from chemical compounds. This does not include "Whole Food Supplements" which are made from concentrated and dehydrated whole foods. Supplements that list nutrients individually (ex: Vitamin C) or by their chemical name (ex: Ascorbic Acid) are almost always synthetic.
Using Your Results
Once you receive your test results, you can implement a personalized diet plan to better manage you or your pet's nutritional intake.
Eating a healthy diet and consuming intolerant foods that your body is not sensitive to is the best way to ensure your body is receiving the proper nutrients.
Instead of adding a synthetic supplement, attempt to consume this nutrient in existing you in increasing foods. The body often does not know what to do with synthetic whole nutrients in a wide variety of raw form, whether a does not absorb or process it properly.
If you decide to use a supplement, make sure it is as close to natural as possible.
