YOUR NUTRIENT HEALTH ABET BY SHARLENE BENNETT here are many differing nutrients that give us an array of health benefits. Some of them are essential nutrients Commonly used for mood support that we require to maintain optima nter for people who may be emotional and physical health The alphabet of health is a great guide to see which nutrients can bedairy, legumes, soy and eggs of benefit, how, and their common HYALURONIC ACID Vitamin D is valuable for bone and immune health HLA, hyaluronic acid is part of the natural body make up. It is used for supporting joints, skin health and healthy ageing. HLA acts as a natural lubricant and can absorb up to 1,000 times its weight in water, giving your skin a plumping effect. It is found within skin products, in starchy root veggies, bone broth and citrus fruits. more pre-disposed to feeling low with less sunshine, it's found in fish, Vitamin E is an antioxidant Vitamin A is well-known to support eye and vision health either through beta carotene or vitamin A in your diet. This vital antioxidant is found in carrots and animal-sourced foods like fish and dairy and supports cardiovascular health, nerve function and healthy gene expression. It's found in plant oils such as sunflower, hemp and olive oil Inositol, or vitamin B8, is a sugar alcohol with neurotransmitter supporting properties to aid nerve function, tension, mood, cardiovascular health and hormone support. Naturally made within your body from glucose, it is found in Fatty acids like omega 3 fish oil are a source of essential fatty acids EFA) to support joint, heart and brain health and oxygen transport. EFAs cannot be manufactured in your body. eaty greens. The three main types are ALA in plant oils, and EPA and DHA which are both commonly found in marine sources B vitamins are essential to organ meats, eggs, legumes and everyday health, detoxification, and healthy methylation cycles. Working in synergy, B vitamins also support your nervous system in times of stress. They're found in leafy greens, JAMAICAN DOGWOOD Jamaican dogwood is a lovely, relaxing herb that is traditionally used for nervous system support, relaxation, a quality sleep and CoQIO GLUTAMINE CoQ10 is a delicate but much-needed antioxidant-vitamin compound that naturally declines with age. Most people would benefit from this unique substance found in Glutamine is an amino acid, ervous tension a building block of protein, and fuels your gut cells to support intestinal health. It is commonly low in peopl with gut issues and low energy, and is KEFIR supplements or organ meats. drink that contains good bacteria or probiotics. Kefir, a grain containing neficial strains of yeast and bacteria and is a natural source of B vitamins probiotics, lactic acid and amino acids. joint and brain health. These are mosty s ' sourced from tish, ut are also plenlitul in HEALTH 2000. NOVEMBER 2018