Supplimenting Our Health In The 21st Century

Health and well-being supplements come in many guises and have
been around a long time. Over the last 50 years tremendous
strides have been made in every aspect of the supplement
industry; marketing, packaging, production have all moved and
evolved at a very fast rate. Our appetite for products has grown
so much the financial experts predict that the wellness market
is going to be the next trillion dollar industry.

The trend now is for products that incorporate health and
well-being with anti-aging components. We still want the health
and fitness thing, but people are now aware more than ever of
the visible signs of aging. Modern technology encourages us to
embrace the concept of physical longevity, even perfection and
questioning the moral and ethical issues surrounding this
subject won't change its public appeal. The demand for products
to help us achieve this will just increase, especially as we
become an aging society. We want to be fit, healthy, live longer
and look good in today's society. This is not an unreasonable
desire and so we will go to great lengths to achieve it.

Over the years we've seen a lot of changes to products, making
them much easier for us to use and consume. Chelated tablets and
soft gel capsules for instance were a major breakthrough. At one
time tablets became overly large and seemed to get stuck in the
throat no matter how much water you drank. Tablets that could be
chewed instead of swallowed were a big improvement, especially
for the junior market.

As we move further into the 21st century technology will come
up with many new and exciting ways of balancing conventional
supplements. New plants are being discovered all the time some
of which have been used for centuries by people such as American
Indians or tribes living deep in the Amazon jungle.

Some cultures in the Far East and Asia have long been aware of
the health giving properties in plants and roots that were
previously unknown to us. By drawing on this knowledge and using
modern technology to harvest and reproduce these plants we will
be able to make them available to a wider population.

Though supplements are consumed by swallowing, it is how the
nutrients are delivered to the system that is important. If
nutrients are consumed naturally then the body takes time to
digest the food and release of the nutrients is slow. With
tablets the release of the nutrients is very fast, so the body
is unable to absorb them before they are wasted. Gel capsules
have improved on this by making the body dissolve the gel casing
before the nutrients are released. Once the gel has dissolved
however, they are released just as quickly. Now a revolutionary
method of delivery has hit the market and will change the face
of the wellness industry.

The latest method is called "suspension gel technology". The
nutrients are suspended in gel packets very similar to the
energy gel pack that is used by athletes. Now you have a true
slow release system where the body can absorb a greater amount
of the goodness we are trying to give it. This is a brilliant
concept, easy to use and ideally suited to life in the 21st
century. The gel packs are small, can be transported easily and
can be taken anywhere at any time.

A good example of one of these products is the exotic blend of
fruit from plant extracts. The gel pack contains a single
measure of blended rare and exotic fruits that act as
antioxidants. These will help slow the aging process, help
mobility, co-ordination, memory, vision, skin and hair. So for
prolonging healthy life these are a must.

Taste is very important, so gel packs are designed to tickle
the taste buds with distinctive flavors. Just tear off the top
and drink it down. It certainly beats standing in the bathroom
with a load of bottles and a glass of water. Pills have been
around for such a long time that it is hard to imagine that
their days may be numbered but suspension gel technology might
just be the concept that sees them off.

As the world changes and traditional foods supplies dry up, it
is possible that supplements will play a much bigger part in our
diet. As technology advances, it will find better and better
ways to deliver nutrients into our bodies. With all these
benefits we should be able to live longer, stay healthier and
look younger.

About The Author: Having recovered from breast cancer, Trish
turned her attention to the health and wellness industry. Trish
became a Life Coach and specializes in the wellness and
lifestyle fields. Her web site at
http://www.wellbeing-information.com is full of useful advice
and tips on how to improve your life.

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