Out of curiosity while watching the Olympics, I searched to find what an Olympian’s diet consists of (complex carbs, protein & healthy fat). I saw that most elite athletes use dietary supplements. Nutritional supplements are taken as an addition to a good diet, and when one is on the go and too busy to eat a truly balanced and whole-foods diet, supplements are necessary for optimal wellness, let alone a high-functioning athletic body. Supplements improve deficiencies and help increase absorption of essential nutrients.
EpiCor is one such product that essentially works as a prebiotic and has the scientific research history to back it. EpiCor is a single-ingredient, comprised of immune-supporting compounds like protein, fiber, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidant and other metabolites. It’s GMO-free, gluten-free, kosher and GRAS status by the FDA. Remove the buzz words, and it’s a great 1x/day capsule that helps balance the immune system so it’s ok if you’re not on top of your game 24/7. Because that’s for the birds, or the Olympians.
Consumer Reports recently cited that 94% of physicians recommend vitamins or minerals to their patients. Half of all Americans take them. For those sceptics, let me say that supplements ARE regulated by the FDA for safety, quality and labeling under a category of Food. The FTC also is responsible for regulating advertising. Yes there are bad products out there that have negatively affected this industry, but that shouldn’t stop a smart consumer from taking something that is proven safe & effective and not imported. NutraSense stands by the importance of sourced and made in the USA.
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More people than ever are experiencing stomach and digestive upset. For many, it’s becoming the norm. Sixty to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic constipation, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophogeal reflux, GI infections, and pancreatitis, not to mention general indigestion and food intolerances. The most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, accounting for 10 to 15 percent of digestive issues and 12 percent of visits to primary care physicians, is IBS. Many people don’t realize that digestive problems can cause health issues and symptoms beyond the digesting system, including headaches, upper back pain, mid-back pain, sinus issues, gall bladder symptoms, appendicitis-like symptoms, stabbing low back pain, front thigh pain, and knee pain. 
The holiday season is upon us. Between the big family dinners, the holiday parties, and the endless stream of tempting holiday treats, overeating is nearly impossible to avoid. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer with digestive discomfort. Taking steps now to maintain a healthy gut will reduce the likelihood of intestinal distress later. Probiotics are an excellent way to accomplish this.
