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1. 5 S U P P L E M E N T S
E V E R Y W O M A N
S H O U L D
C O N S I D E R
DR. ALEXANDER SIMOPOULOS

2. I R O N
Found throughout a wide
variety of red and white
meats, as well as fish,
grains, beans and leafy
greens, this mineral
improves the flow of red
blood cells and oxygen,
and also bolsters the
immune system, facilitates
brain development, and
contributes to body
temperature regulation.
Women who skimp on iron,
will start to lose red blood
cells, and may find
themselves at risk of
developing anemia, a
debilitating condition.

3. C A L C I U M
It’s common knowledge that calcium equals stronger bones,
however most women might not realize that a daily yogurt or glass
of milk slows bone breakdown in women(which begins after age 20),
and lowers chances of osteoporosis.

4. F O L A T E
For pregnant women, adequate folate
intake is an absolute must; folate
deficiency is a major culprit in the
premature birth, and neurological
dysfunction of infants. Taking folic acid
supplements throughout pregnancy has
been shown to reduce risks of neural
tube defects by 72 to 100 percent. Lucky,
folate occurs naturally in many fruits,
veggies and beans, and is often added to
“enriched” wheat products. Optimal daily
doses for pregnant and nursing women
are 600 and 500 grams, respectively.

5. V I T A M I N C
One of nature’s greatest
remedies, vitamin C is a
powerful healing agent
that rejuvenates tissue,
teeth, and bones. This
wonder vitamin also aids
in the production of
collagen, a powerful
antioxidant, and is a major
contributor to vibrant,
healthy looking skin.
Contrary to popular belief,
there is no evidence that
vitamin C helps dispel the
common cold, however it is
thought to fortify the
immune system.

6. R E S V E R A T R O L
Resveratrol is the mineral that sparked a thousand conversations
about the bodily benefits of red wine. At the moment, those
benefits are more speculation than fact, although scientists do
have high hopes. David Katz, M.D. at Yale University says that
research is currently underway to determine resveratrol’s potential
in staving off cancer and even aging.

7. M A N Y
T H A N K S