Monday, June 16, 2008

HEALTH WATCH

HEALTH INSURANCE IN A BOTTLE???

Dr. Bruce Ames, a biochemist at the University of California, Berkeley says the best investment you can make for your body's sake is as simple as buying a bottle of vitamins.

Only about 35% of people actually take a multi-vitamin everyday but everyone really should. Because if you lack all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, it can lead to DNA damage, potentially causing a higher risk of cancer and premature aging.

Additionally, Dr. Ames says there are plenty of short-term side-effects of being vitamin deficient.

*Not enough IRON causes fatigue, increases your risk of infection.

*Being low in VITAMIN C causes bruising, can lead to unhealthy gums.

*A ZINC deficiency means a weaker immune system.

*Not enough B6 in your body can lead to dermatitis and cause depression.

Dr. Ames says simply a bottle of vitamins is the cheapest health insurance you can buy!

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