Basic foundational nutrition is mandatory for healing all health conditions. Nutrition is like a symphony. You cannot play good music with some of the instruments missing. The first items on every list include a comprehensive multivitamin/mineral (with OPTIMUM levels for good health), antioxidants and EPA/DHA omega 3 oils. Men and menopausal women should take a formula without iron and menstruating women and children should take a formula with iron. For more information on how to select quality nutritional supplements, see Info.

              Biochemical differences among people require an individualized approach. In general, product dosages are based on a person of 150 pounds of body weight with general good health. You will need to raise or lower that dosage based on size and health status. Nutrition protocols are listed for each condition with the items of primary importance at the top of the list. If one extra product brings improvement, no need to use two. If not, keep adding things down the list. As the condition improves, decrease the number of products or decrease the dosage.   

              Be aware that total health is not found in a bottle. Nutrition supplements alone will not heal these conditions. The dietary and health habit changes recommended are primary keys to success. Improvement of any health condition requires active participation by the individual to eliminate as many risk factors for disease as possible. 

              For over twenty years, Dr. Walker has used Metagenics,  the number one brand of supplements used by doctors. The ingredients are formulated with much more stringent guidelines regarding purity, potency and absorption to ensure predictable results. Many companies make their supplements with no testing of the raw materials. This is extremely important with 70 - 90 percent of many ingredients coming from China, where there are huge issues with fraud, cleanliness and contaminarion.  Many times in Dr. Walker's practice she recommended a supplement to a client and they got poor or no results until they switched to the Metagenics brand . Her motto became There is nothing more expensive than a supplement you do not need or can not absorb.

              Another reason Metagenics is one of the best companies for nutritional supplements is that they fund their very own nutrition research center, The Institute for Functional Medicine, which performs clinical trials of their products on clients with a variety of chronic diseases. Their formulas are very well researched by a large staff of scientists, physicians and researchers. Buying Metagenics products ensures that this research can continue.

       The key ingredients of the products are listed at the top of each protocol page and the names of the products Dr. Walker uses from her online store are listed at the bottom. If you have any questions about which products to use, request a FREE Vitamin Consultation by providing the information Dr. Walker has listed at the top of the Health Coaching link. Clicking on Online Store takes you to a more extensive website which offers over 40,000 health articles on over 180 different health conditions.

       Metagenics combines an excellent multivitamin, antioxidants and fish oil in various combination products known as Wellness Essentials. The regular Wellness Essentials product is great for men and non-menstruating women because it contains no iron. There are also Wellness Essentials formulas for menstruating women, pregnancy, blood sugar control, joint pains, and male sexual vitality. They are put together in packets to make it easier to take your nutrients to work or for travel. Some of the features of the multivitamin  include the following:

1. The minerals are body-ready amino acid chelates for optimal absorption. Some mineral salts such as sulfates, carbonates and oxides can have impaired absorption and cause GI discomfort. This is especially a problem for pregnant women taking prenatal vitamins.

2. The tablets are coated with a vegetable product that allows breakdown and absorption in 30 minutes or less.

3. They contain a full range of ratio-balanced B vitamins, including body-ready folates for those who have a limited ability to convert dietary folic acid into a bioactive form for optimal absorption.

4. Body-ready calcium and a natural balance of trace minerals are imperative to support healthy bones and endocrine function.

5. It is formulated to exclude ingredients associated with hypersensitivity - such as yeast, soy protein, egg, corn protein, wheat, gluten and artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

6. The vitamin E is present as ratio-balanced mixed tocopherols, which is comparable to that found in nature. The Vitamin A includes mixed carotenoids instead of just beta-carotene.

7. It contains appropriate nutrient levels for long-term consumption to avoid excessive accumulation and toxicity issues.

8. All ingredients have undergone rigid analysis to make sure of their purity, potency, absorption. In addition, Metagenics tests their products after bottling to make sure the products do not go rancid or degrade before the expiration date.

If you appreciate the information of this website, please support it with purchases from our online store. All Metagenics supplements are listed at a 10% discount off retail prices.

Dr. Walker is so confident that you will be pleased with these products that you can return any product within 30 days for a full refund.