For many of us our health goals are not just based in fitness, or in longevity, but in a combination of both. We do not want to look, or even to be, in perfect health and die young, nor do we want to live many years in ill health, tired and in pain.

Therefore, we need to look at the benefits of vitamins and minerals holistically. They’re not just ways of improving our quality of life now, but also of improving our quality of life in the long term, and expanding our lives so we can enjoy that quality of life for many more years.

Longevity is a combination of two factors One is our genetic longevity, which is our unbridled potential. Look for your oldest ancestor or living relative. That is around the age you could possibly live to. Maybe even longer, if they have not reached their maximum yet. Continue reading →

As we get older, it is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to live long for its own sake, without considering other factors that are intimately connected with achieving longevity such as diet and fitness.

Yet, none of us, if we stop to think about it, want to spend twenty years in a hospital bed, or hooked up to machines, if we can avoid it.

Therefore, just as important as aging naturally and leading a long life, is making sure we are healthy enough to make the most of and enjoy the extra years we are gaining.

A very important way of ensuring we maintain our health – whatever our general physical condition and whatever our age – is by getting all of the essential nutrients. Continue reading →