Make Sure the Nutrients You Take Are Digested and Absorbed

Perhaps you’re already taking a multi-mineral/vitamin supplement. But does the supplement you take have something to help your body absorb and digest the nutrients it contains? Particularly as we get older, our bodies do not have the ability to absorb and digest all the nutrients we may take. As a result, the nutrients are not fully utilized by our bodies and we do not benefit optimally. It is important to take a balanced supplement that contains substances to help in the digestion and absorption processes. So what exactly should you look for in your nutritional supplement?

First of all, as we get older our bodies produce fewer enzymes that break down fats, starches, proteins and various other substances. Proteins especially are very difficult to break down and digest. Papain (from papaya) and bromelain are two enzymes that aid in protein digestion and should be in your supplement. Three other ingredients that help aid digestion, which are actually very common herbs, are cinnamon, fennel and peppermint. Cinnamon has been used for centuries for digestive purposes. This is the same old cinnamon that you put in cinnamon bread or on toast. Peppermint enhances the digestive process by helping to relax the intestinal tract. It also helps your body absorb nutrients from food.

Another important ingredient in a balanced nutritional supplement is glucono-delta-lactone. It is needed to promote the healthy growth of bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract. Yes, bacteria. Believe it or not, your body needs some forms of bacteria in order to function properly and stay healthy.

Soluable fiber should also be in your daily nutritional supplement. One particular form, Glucomannan Propolä, comes from the root of the Japanese conjack plant and helps enhance the absorption of nutrients into your body. Also, when it is taken in supplement form, it swells and makes you feel full. By doing so, it interferes with the uptake of cholesterol, which in turn lowers blood cholesterol.

Finally, one of the best ingredients to aid the absorption process is Bioperineä, a black pepper extract. It enables and enhances absorption of a wide range of nutrients. In fact, clinical studies have shown that Bioperineä increases the absorption of nutrients by up to 60 percent.

A balanced nutritional supplement needs to contain all the important nutrients, but it also needs to contain ingredients that can enable your body to utilize these nutrients for optimal health. The Digestion and Absorption Complex in Basic Nutrient Support has all these key and very important ingredients. As a result, you can be assured that the nutrients you take end up in your bloodstream where they belong.