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Concern: Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, MigrainesRecommended Daily Allowance: Table 1: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Magnesium [1] Age Male Female Pregnancy LactaBon 9–13 years 240 mg 240 mg 14–18 years 410 mg 360 mg 400 mg 360 19–30 years 400 mg 310 mg 350 mg 310 31–50 years 420 mg 320 mg 360 mg 320 51+ years 420 mg 320 mg
OpBmal Food Sources: Dark Leafy Greens, Nuts & Seeds, Fish, Beans & LenBls, Avocados, Dark Chocolate, Dried Figs, & Bananas AVOID: OXIDE, Average Price: $15-‐35/month
Concern: Osteoporosis, Muscle Cramping, Numbness/Tingling HandsRecommended Daily Allowance Calcium Table 1: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Calcium [1] Age Male Female Pregnant LactaBng 9–13 years 1,300 mg 1,300 mg 14–18 years 1,300 mg 1,300 mg 1,300 mg 1,300 mg 19–50 years 1,000 mg 1,000 mg 1,000 mg 1,000 mg 51–70 years 1,000 mg 1,200 mg 71+ years 1,200 mg 1,200 mg
OpBmal Food Sources: Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Collard Greens, Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Tofu Average Price: $15-‐25/month, Points to remember: Calcium supplements should be taken with Vitamin D, K2, and magnesium for full absorpBon
Concern: Cancer prevention, heart health, immune support, depression, mental lethargy
Recommended Daily Allowance for Vitamin C: Table 1: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Vitamin C [8] Age Male Female Pregnancy LactaBon 9–13 years 45 mg 45 mg 14–18 years 75 mg 65 mg 80 mg 115 mg 19+ years 90 mg 75 mg 85 mg 120 mg Smokers Individuals who smoke require 35 mg/day more vitamin C than nonsmokers.
OpBmal Food Sources: Good sources for vitamin C include: apples, asparagus, berries, broccoli, cabbage, melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon), cauliflower, citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges), kiwi, forPfied foods (breads, grains, cereal), dark leafy greens (kale, spinach), peppers (especially red bell peppers). Good sources for Zinc: beef, oysters (cooked) legumes, whole grains, and nuts. Average Price for Vitamin C & Zinc combined: $10-‐15/month
Table 1: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Zinc [2] Age Male Female Pregnancy LactaBon 9–13 years 8 mg 8 mg 14–18 years 11 mg 9 mg 12 mg 13 mg 19+ years 11 mg 8 mg 11 mg 12 mg
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Concern: Osteoporosis, Cancer prevention, cardiac health, autoimmune health
OpBmal Food Sources: Most forPfied foods such as milk and cereals provide vitamin D2, a form which is not as well uPlized by the body as D3. Good dietary sources of D3 include: forPfied foods, eggs, salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines. Daily exposure to sunlight (with precauPons) assists the body in the creaPon of vitamin D. NOTE: D3 (cholecalciferol) rather than D2 (ergocalciferol) Average Price: $6-‐15/3 month supply
Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D: The NIH recommends 600 IU for ages 1-‐70, male and female, and 800 IU for those 70 and older. There is research currently being conducted to raise this recommendaBon as numerous studies have found that a daily supplement of 2000 IU is safe and more affecBve.
Concern: Neurological health, cardiovascular health, depression, prenatal care
OpBmal Food Sources: Beef liver, spinach, black-‐eyed peas, breakfast cereals forPfied, white, medium-‐grained rice, asparagus, brussel sprouts, spinach, avocados NOTE: The American Cancer Society has stated that, “In general, more problems are caused by not ge\ng enough of the B vitamins than by ge\ng too much.” Average Price: $15-‐30/month hdp://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternaBvemedicine/herbsvitaminsandminerals/vitamin-‐b-‐complex
Table 1: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Folate [2] Age Male Female Pregnant LactaBng 9–13 years 300 mcg DFE 300 mcg DFE 14–18 years 400 mcg DFE 400 mcg DFE 600 mcg DFE 500 mcg DFE 19+ years 400 mcg DFE 400 mcg DFE 600 mcg DFE 500 mcg DFE
Concern: Cardiovascular Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Infant Development, Brain and Eye Health
OpBmal Food Sources: Oily fleshed, cold water fish: wild Alaskan salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring and black cod. Sardines are parPcularly beneficial given that they absorb very few environmental toxins. NOTE: Fish Oil can affect blood clo\ng, use cauPously if you're taking any anPcoagulant drugs such as Coumadin (warfarin), have had a hemorrhagic stroke, or are scheduled for surgery. Average Price: $25-‐40/month
Recommended Daily Allowance of Fish Oil: 700 to 1,000 mg of EPA and 200 to 500 mg of DHA daily
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Concern: diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, vaginal yeast infections, eczema, Crohn’s
OpBmal Food Sources: Cultured milk products (yogurt with acPve cultures, acidophilus milk and kefir) Natural pickles and sauerkraut. Miso Soup Average Price: $30-‐50/month
How to choose a probioBc: 1) Look at the genus, species, and strain(s)
• The most researched probiotcs include: Lactobacillis rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium lacPs BB12, L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. gasseri
2) How effecPve the probioPc is depends on how many live cells it contains. Most manufacturers label based on how many cultures were present BEFORE processing.
3) It is best to purchase probioPcs from the refrigerated secPon. 4) For addiPonal informaPon on researched brands of probioPcs
see: hhp://www.fammed.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/webfm-‐uploads/documents/outreach/im/handout_probioPcs_paPent.pdf
Concern: Digestive concerns, arthritic pain, menstruation regulation
Studies suggest (although are limited): may offer protecBon against free radicals, may aid in the destrucBon of mutated cancer cells, may lower the risk of neurodegeneraBve disease such as Alzheimers. NOTE: Use in cauPon if you have been diagnosed with GERD (reflux), or if you are being scheduled for surgery, as may increase bleeding Pme. Average Price: $20-‐30/2 month supply
Tumeric Tea:• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil• Add 1 teasspoon of ground turmeric • Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes• Strain tea through a fine sieve into a cup• Add honey or lemon to taste
Concern: Anti-Aging, heart health, disease prevention
OpBmal Food Sources: While CoQ10 can be found in small amounts in fish, meats, and oils such as soybean, sesame, and canola, it is generally not sufficient to raise amounts in the body NOTE: Should not be used in women who are pregnant or breasheeding Average Price: $25-‐50/month
For adults 19 years and older: The recommended dose for supplementaPon is 30 -‐ 200 mg daily. Should be taken with a meal containing fat so your body can absorb it, given that it is fat-‐soluble. Should not be given to anyone 18 or younger without the direct supervision of a healthcare provider.