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A person or animal eating a diet consisting solely of purified nutrients in their Dietary Reference Intake amounts, without benefit of the coordination inherent in food, may not thrive and probably would not have optimal health. This review argues for the primacy of food over supplements in meeting nutritional requirements of the population.They cautioned against the risk of reductionist thinking, which is common in conventional medicine and nutritional supplementation. Instead, they urge us to consider the importance of what they call "food synergy":
The concept of food synergy is based on the proposition that the interrelations between constituents in foods are significant. This significance is dependent on the balance between constituents within the food, how well the constituents survive digestion, and the extent to which they appear biologically active at the cellular level.They go on to provide evidence that whole foods are more effective than supplements in meeting nutrient needs:
Unfortunately, until a decade ago scientists knew the AGEs problem existed, but they considered it a normal part of the aging process. However, researchers such as Anthony Cerami, Ph.D., of Rockefeller University in New York have now proven that certain nutrients can help deter the formation of AGEs as well as help remove existing AGEs from the cells of your body.
- Hardened eye lenses leading to cloudy vision
- Stiff, inflexible arteries making blood flow difficult
- Damaged collagen in skin cells creating premature aging and wrinkles
- Inflammation in your brain cells hindering your memory recall
- Impaired nephrons - filter units - in the kidneys hindering healthy kidney function