In fact, it's hard to pick up any recent article about the latest info on nutrition science and not see these words!

SuperFoodsRx has made these nutrients into superstars! It's worth learning about them.

Check out the best selling book, SuperFoodsRx, Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life, for comprehensive information about these crucial micronutrients. Dr. Geoff Harris (a member of our SuperFoodsRx Medical Advisory Team) has written a wonderful summary of the very latest science regarding these special nutrients. It's available exclusively on our website. (link to article titled - Micronutrients: The Key to Super Health)

Here's a quick cheat-sheet to help you remember what each does for you.

Phytonutrient: Naturally occurring, nonvitamin, nonmineral components of food that have significant health benefits. Three important types of beneficial phytonutrients are polyphenols, carotenoids and phytoestrogens.

Polyphenols: Act as antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory properties and are antiallergenic. Some foods that contain polyphenols are tea, nuts and berries.

Carotenoids: Are the pigments found in red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots, apricots, mangos and sweet potatoes. These nutrients function as antioxidants and protect us from cancer and help defy the effects of aging.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Along with Omega 6 Fatty Acids, these fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). Though we can synthesize other nutritionally necessary fats in our diet, we lack the ability to produce these EFAs. Early humans are estimated to have had a highly beneficial ratio of one Omega 6 to one Omega 3 in their diets. Today, our typical modern diet has an unhealthful ratio of 10 to 1! EFAs are vitally important for proper development of our eyes, a healthy cardiovascular system and a properly functioning immune system. Omega 3 Fatty acids are a critical component of healthy cell membranes.
These molecules are vitally important for proper development of the eyes, a healthy cardiovascular system and a properly functioning immune system.
Omega 3 Fatty acids are a critical component of healthy cell membranes especially in the retina.

We hope this helps demystify these wonderful SuperNutrients. Look for some in your meals today!