Quotations by Mira Calton

We eliminate gluten and suggest that you follow suit. [2019] - Mira Calton

Nuts and seeds contain five micronutrient-thieving Everyday Micronutrient Depleters (EMDs). Nuts and most seeds, as well as nut flours, nut milks, and nut butters, are high in inflammation-causing omega-6 fatty acids. We highly suggest removing all nuts and seeds (and all nut- and seed-based products) from your diet to reduce omega-6 overload except for chia seeds, flaxseeds and macadamias. [2019] - Mira Calton

To get omega-6 to moega-3 levels to as close to a 1:1 ratio as possible, you must increase your intake of omega-3 through food and proper supplementation and drive down your omega-6 intake by avoiding or eliminating high-omega-6 foods. To up your ratio of omega-3s, eat plenty of low-mercury fatty fish like sockeye salmon, go for grass-fed butter and meat, swap omega-6 oils for those higher in omega-3s, and always check the ingredients when you buy packaged food to make sure there aren't any unwanted omega-6 sources hiding inside. [2019] - Mira Calton

Watch out for triclosan, parabens, fragrances, sodium lauryl sulfate, and polyethylene glycol (often listed as PEG) in your shampoos and conditioners. Safe alternatives include products by Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC), Maia's, Annmarie Gianni Skin Care, Face Naturals, and The Honest Company. Clean your clothes without poisons. Always avoid products with labels that say "warning," "danger," or "poison." Forgo fabric softener and instead add 2 cups organic vinegar to the wash. Safe alternatives include detergent by GreenShield Organic, Dr. Bronner's, Seventh Generation, and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. [2019] - Mira Calton

Toss out any dish soaps that says antibacterial. Avoid artificially fragranced products, and it's always a good idea to follow the rule that the products with the fewest and least unpronounceable chemicals listed on the back are preferred. Safe alternatives include Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, GreenShield Organic, Seventh Generation, and The Honest Company. Purchase glass storage containers with covers in lieu of aluminum foil and BRA-laden plastics. Find BPA-free, lead-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free lids as well. We use Pyrex, MightyNest, and Martha Stewart. [2019] - Mira Calton

If the vitamins and minerals are delivered via a multivitamin pill or capsule, the pill or capsule itself must first break down or disintegrate before the vitamins and minerals it contains become available for absorption. Out of the 49 multivitamins studied, only 24 (49%) disintegrated within the allotted 20 minute window (necessary for potential absorption), leaving more than half of the multivitamins (51%) unable to perform this essential action. The worst performers were Kirkland Signature formula (Costco brand), Nu-Life The Ultimate One for Men, Trophic, SISU Only One, Swiss One, and GNC Mega Men--all of which failed to disintegrate at all! [2019] - Mira Calton

Powdered multivitamins sold in large canisters or tubs may not be the best delivery system. Not only can the powder become oxidized each time the tub is opened and exposed to air and light, but it's nearly impossible to guarantee which micronutrients you will be getting in each daily serving. This is because most vitamins are light and fluffy, whereas most minerals are dense and heavy. Over time, if stored in a large tub, the heavier micronutrients will naturally sink to the bottom, making it difficult to know which ones you're scooping into your daily multivitamin drink. [2019] - Mira Calton

Make sure your multivitamin is delivered in powdered form in single-serving packets or in a capsule proven to disintegrate in 20 minutes or less and is coated with shellac or wax. The multivitamin shouldn't contain sugar (e.g. sucrose, maltodextrin, fructose, fruit juice, corn syrup solids, high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, tapioca syrup, or corn syrup), preservatives (sodium benzoate, BHA, or BHT), binders/fillers/flow agents (e.g. magnesium or calcium stearate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, talc, polyvinyl alcohol, cornstartch, sodium starch glycolate, crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, or gellan gum), artificial colors/sweeteners/flavors. [2019] - Mira Calton

We currently recommend 2,000 IU of vitamin D in your multivitamin. We prefer a liquid vitamin D3. When trying to increase your bone density (and especially if you're taking extra calcium), we suggest taking a liquid vitamin K2 (MK7) supplement at around 120-240 mcg daily, on top of what is in your multivitamin. Make sure not to purchase a combination D3 and K2 supplement (the two nutrients will compete). Most physicians recommend taking 1,300 mg of calcium a day (including supplement and calcium-rich foods). Calcium cannot be absorbed at over 600 mg in a single serving. You don't have to worry about the studies where excess calcium caused arterial calcification, as long as you make sure to take your extra vitamin K2. [2019] - Mira Calton

We worked closely with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to validate our anti-competition method for micronutrient absorption and were granted the U.S. patent on Anti-Competition Technology, and used this technology to create our product, Nutreince, which we take twice daily. For those who opt to search for their own multivitamin among the plethora of products lining store shelves from respected manufactures like Garden of Life, NOW, and Thorne Research, we strongly suggest you take our Multivitamin Stack-Up Quiz (at CompareYourMulti.com). We cannot stress enough the importance of this extremely thorough and free analysis. [2019] - Mira Calton

We suggest supplementing your protein intake with a 100% organic, non-GMO, grass-fed, whey protein concentrate (not a protein isolate). Whey protein concentrates deliver all the key health components naturally found in whey, whereas protein isolates remove the fat from the whey, and by doing so also remove many of its key health components with immunological properties, such as phospholipids and phosphatidylserine. Whey protein concentrates also naturally contain lactoferrin which has been proven to positively affect both the osteoclast and the osteoblasts in the remodeling activity of bone. [2019] - Mira Calton

Scientists agree that separating EPA and DHA increases their ability to have desirable biological effects. You can choose to search out and find a high-quality triglyceride-form EPA and a separate DHA product or you can try our product--Origin Omega--which has done the work for you. Using our patented Anti-Competition Technology, we split the more than 1,500 mg of EPA and DHA in Origin Omega into separate morning and evening servings, naturally eliminating their competition. This allows you to rest assured that your omega-3 product is formulated for optimal absorption and extraordinary results. [2019] - Mira Calton

Coconut oil and MCT oil are both great ways to help reduce your levels of inflammatory omega-6. MCT simply stands for medium-chain triglycerides, specialized fats that have been naturally extracted from coconut or palm oil. Not only is it nearly impossible for your body to store MCT oil as body fat, but peer-reviewed published research also shows that MCT oil increase metabolism, reduces body fat, and improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. [2019] - Mira Calton

Look for a probiotic that supplies a minimum of 5 billion CFUs (colony-forming units--this is how probiotics are measured) and at least 5 different probiotic stains (spanning both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium families), because each strain produces different benefits. Additionally, there are two types of probiotics, spore-forming (soil-based) and non-spore-forming (from fermented food). We recommend taking a probiotic that contains both, with at least 1 billion spore-forming CFUs. Spore-forming probiotics will be those listed as Bacillus on the supplement facts. [2019] - Mira Calton

One important clinical trail showed that supplementation with melatonin for 1 year had significant bone-related benefits--those taking 1 mg of melatonin saw a 0.5% increase in femoral neck bone density, but those taking 3 mg saw a significant 2.3% increase in bone density. If you decide to take melatonin, make sure to cycle on and off (perhaps 3 weeks on and 2 weeks off, followed by 2 weeks and 1 week off, then repeat). Taking too much of this hormone for too long can limit your body's natural ability to make it.  [2019] - Mira Calton

We recommend a micronutrient analysis--and a company called SpectraCell Laboratories performs it using patented technology. The next test that we recommend is called the OmegaCheck. It's also a SpectraCell test, but this one will determine your current levels of omega-6 and omega-3. The spectraCell hormone, thyroid, and adrenal test is a specialized blood test that will give you a clear picture of your current hormone functions so that you'll be able to identify areas that may be causing bone loss and work to improve them. All of these SpectraCell tests can be purchased online at SpectraCell.com or at RebuildYourBones.com. Additionally, many forward-thinking physicians also offer these tests to their patients. [2019] - Mira Calton