Healthy eating and proper nutrition are extremely important to keep the body in balance. However, reduced absorption, increased demand, and lack of nutrition can dramatically reduce your body’s overall nutritional status and health.

Reduced absorption is the most unsuspecting cause of low nutrient status in North America. It can result from a variety of common issues including acute or chronic stress, excess or deficient stomach acid, intestinal inflammation (IBS, IBD, Crohn’s disease), ulcers, allergies, diarrhoea, constipation, gas, and bloating.

On the other hand, increased demand is linked to the following: chronic stress, insomnia, athletics, pregnancy, motion sickness, viral or bacterial infections, surgery, and chronic illness.

Lack of nutrition is often due to not getting enough nutrients or consuming a nutrient-poor diet.

Indications for the use of vitamin nutritional therapy include: