Three Types of Supplements: What You Need to Know

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Type 1: Synthetic: Drug Store Variety

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  • Man-made (from petroleum)

  • No Enzymes (necessary for life – like the life force in a seed aids nutrient metabolism)

  • Inorganic substances, Artificial Colors,  Flavors & Sweeteners

  • Man-made in Test Tube

  • Stimulant (short-term)

  • Imbalanced

  • Side-Effects

  • Harsh Binders and Fillers

  • Many are coated with shellac which results in resistance to the penetration of stomach fluids: 

Type 2 Natural Extracts: Health Food Store Variety

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  • Weak Enzymes

  • Uses Chemical and/or Heat Extractions (destroys enzymes)

  • Artificial Colors, Flavors & Sweeteners

  • “Natural” may only mean 15% natural

  • Stimulant (short-term)

  • Imbalanced (eg. Mega doses of cheap B vitamins, skimps on Biotin)

  • Harsh Binders and Fillers

  • Many are coated with shellac which results in resistance to the penetration of stomach fluids. 

Type 3: Natural, Unaltered Shaklee Food Supplements

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  • Cool, No Chemical Processing

  • Highest Quality Raw Materials: 84,000 tests

  • Feeds and Improves Cell Health

  • Only company with proven absorption through independent, peer-reviewed, published clinical studies (109)   

  • Contains Known and Unknown Nutrients in Nature’s Balance

  • Contains Phytonutrients only found in food

  • Strong Enzymatic Action