FAQ's - YES EFA, Mineral and Herbal Supplements
Aug 20th 2024
It is important to review and revisit frequently asked questions. The YES supplement line is a pure form of supplements that is balanced to give you the minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids you may be missing in your diet.
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Q: Are all mineral supplements the same?
A: No. In order for minerals to be utilized in your cells, they need to be “transported” via amino acids like they would be if they were in your food. Unfortunately minerals in the proper form are not common among supplements. YES™ Ultimate Minerals are unique because they are minerals are covalently (non ionizing) bonded to amino acids for maximum bioavailability.
Q: Will YES™ Supplements react with my medications?
A: No. YES™ Supplements are food products, not drugs. Your body will not treat them in the same was as it would a drug.
Q: Are YES™ Supplements safe for children and pets?
A: Yes, definitely. Not only are they safe, but they provide vital nutrition that will benefit your whole family.
Q: I already take Flax oil/Fish oil, do I really need YES™ EFAs?
A:
Yes. Flax is only part of what your body needs, and alone can cause an
imbalance. YES™ Ultimate EFAs® contain organic flax, plus the other
essential oils to ensure you get the ideal balance of parent omega 6 and
3. There is no other EFA supplement like it on the market. Also, YES™
Ultimate EFAs® are FAR superior to fish oil in purity and effectiveness.
Please visit BeyondFishOil.com for more information.
Q: Don't I need to avoid fat in my diet?
A:
It's not all fats that are harmful, but the adulterated, damaged fats,
or fat substitutes you need to avoid. Do not remove good natural fats
completely from your diet! Real butter, olive oil, peanut oil, coconut
oil and the fat in dairy, meat and fish are good for you and will help
keep you satisfied. These misunderstood nutrients are essential for
rebuilding organs and tissues. Make certain that the fats and oils you
consume are from organic, unprocessed sources. Commercial vegetable oils
(containing trans fats) have been reported to contribute to serious
health problems. You don't want these products. For optimal weight loss
it is good to reduce saturated fat some days while increasing lean
protein. But going low fat long term is unhealthy.
Q: Are fruits and vegetables good for you?
A:
Unlike popular opinion, fruits and vegetables alone don’t provide the
level of nutrition sufficient to maintain good health long term. They
aren’t bad for you, unless the more starchy or sugary varieties are
eaten in excess, simply because of the high sugar content. A serving or 2
a day of low-carb veggies and fruits like leafy greens, melons, and
berries is recommended daily for variety and to aid in digestion.
Otherwise you may overload on sugar.
Q: I'm vegetarian, how can I ensure I'm getting what my body needs to be healthy?
A:
You can maintain good long-term health on a vegetarian diet if you get
sufficient natural protein from sources like eggs, cheese, and fish.
This gives your body the necessary body-rebuilding nutritional protein
required to be healthy. Eating less of the carbohydrate-based grains,
starches, fruits, and vegetables will also help you feel better and keep
excess body fat to a minimum. Because many vegetarians and vegans use
soy as a meat replacement, please read the soy information below and be
careful consuming lots of soy. We do not recommend ever using soy as a
meat replacement.
Q: Soy is used in lots of low-carb products, and I've heard it's a great source of protein, is this true?
A:
The facts about Soy contradict the popular image that has been
presented. Eating soy in large quantities is harmful to digestion,
seriously wrecks your hormones, and can be bad for your overall health.
Soy is also not a good source of protein. We highly recommend avoiding
soy products. A little isn't bad, such as soy sauce, etc., but never use
soy to replace meat in a meal.
Q: What about fiber?
A:
Actually, too much rough fiber, like grains, can be harmful to your
delicate digestive system's tissues. It takes very little fiber, simply
that from one or two servings of green, leafy vegetables or watery
fruits, to provide what you need for proper digestion. This is
particularly the case with women. We recommend cutting your portion of
bread, cereal and other grain products by at least half. You will reduce
your blood sugar levels and not stress your delicate pancreas. You'll
store less body fat, suffer less allergy symptoms (see below), retain
much less water (less bloating), and your digestion and elimination will
likely improve.
Q: I suffer from seasonal allergies, what can I do to reduce my symptoms?
A:
The best advice for reducing allergy symptoms is cutting out grains and
sugar from your diet. The reason grains can affect allergy symptoms is
that the gluten has been shown to exacerbate mucus formation and
sensitivity to pollens and other allergy causing stimulants. Try cutting
breads and crackers our for a week or two and you'll probably see a
real difference in your symptoms. Our supplements can help, too. Our
EFAs will help improve your immune system and our Herbal supplements
assist with removal of toxins, which can also improve allergy symptoms.
Q: What about carb-loading before working out or other physical activity?
A:
Unless you’re an athlete and weight loss is not your goal, carb-loading
will thwart your efforts. If you exercise to lose or maintain your
weight, loading up on carbs will prevent your body from using its own
stored body fat for energy. Be sure to avoid any carbohydrates 2 hours
before to 2 hours after your workout for maximum results. Also, take
YES™ Ultimate EFAs® before you work out and you’ll have more energy and
endurance, little to no lactic acid burn, and your recovery time will be
much shorter!
Q: Are YES™ Supplements safe while pregnant of breast feeding?
A:
Yes. Our supplements are food, meaning they are the same as eating real
food. The nutrients in our supplements are vital for good brain
development and cell structure!
Q: Should I eat 6 meals a day to keep my metabolism high?
A:
6 meals a day are NOT necessary, eat ONLY when you're hungry. You are
much better off eating fewer times per day—NOT more times. YES™ Ultimate
EFAs® will help fulfill your appetite so that you don't overtax your
delicate pancreas. Remember, eating 4-6 times a day puts a strain on
your pancreas, which is designed to secrete insulin no more than twice
daily. And eating sugary or starchy foods more than twice daily isn't
healthy either. Simple fact is, 99% of the pancreas is devoted to
handling the digestion of fats and protein while only 1% is devoted to
handling sugar / starch (carbs). This speaks volumes for about what the
foundation of our diet should be. Medical Reference: Scientific
Foundations of Biochemistry in Clinical Practice, David L. Williams,
Vincent Marks, Butterworth-Heinemann, September 1994, ISBN: 0750601671.
Q: What's the best drinks? There don't seem to be a lot of options when doing low-carb.
A:
It’s always best to stick with water. We recommend distilled water over
spring water, it tastes the best and is the best for you. For wonderful
sodas made from Stevia™ natural herbal sweetener visit:www.Zevia.com!
Enjoy unsweetened regular or herbal teas (or sweeten with liquid Stevia™). Organic coffee is also low-carb when prepared with real half-and-half or heavy cream. You can use Stevia™ to sweeten coffee as well. Note: When you can drink coffee, it’s best to count each cup as one carb serving since caffeine has been shown to affect insulin resistance. We recommend a 2 cup a day limit.
Q: Should I drink 8 - 12 glasses of water a day?
A:
Drink only when thirsty. The highly publicized "forced drinking of
water," is harmful! You can count other drinks, like tea, in the total
water you consume! Excessive water consumption can make you hungry and
create excess bloating! If you're thirsty, by all means drink water. But
there is no reason to carry around a huge bottle and drink from it all
day long. Unless you are exerting yourself and sweating a lot,
constantly drinking water could be too much for your body. Remember,
overdosing on water can deplete your body of essential minerals, be
hazardous to your health, and is propagated by the water companies whose
only goal is greater water sales—not your health.
Q: How much protein do I need to eat?
A:
Firstly, protein drinks, food bars, and soy-based foods do not provide
adequate nutrition, and can be harmful. A 150 pound person requires 6-8
ounces of animal-based protein each day. If you're craving protein or
cheese, you haven't supplied your body with enough of what it needs.
Remember, natural fats and proteins will NOT store extra body fat. These
nutrients go directly to structure, building and strengthening your
body's organs and tissues, instead of increasing your waistline.