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Personalized Pills
 Published: Jan 14, 08
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Now that you can customize just about anything, why not get some personalized designer vitamins? “Body chemistry balancing” laboratories conjure up cocktails to meet the specific needs of each customer, addressing any imbalances or deficiencies detected in assessment blood and urine tests.

Canadians spent $1.8 billion on vitamins and supplements in 2006 according to a research study by Nutrition Business Journal. They clearly value their health and are willing to spend generous amounts on products promising to improve it.

That’s why there’s a market for the perfect pill. The mixologists at companies like NutriChem whip up a blend of supplements to address such things as digestive problems, fatigue, depression and even autism.

It all started when he created custom mixes for children with Down syndrome.
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Six months ago, the couple and their three sons, ages six to 11, underwent testing by NutriChem, an Ottawa company founded by pharmacist Kent Mac-Leod that sells personalized nutritional supplements. "The beauty of it is he'll customize the vitamin for the individual," said David Solomon, 38, who takes 20 capsules a day. Cheryl and the boys each take between seven and 10 capsules a day of custom-made supplements. The family spends $1,000 a month on supplements. The initial test cost $600 per person. "In the last few months I've been taking it, I feel fabulous," said Solomon, who used to suffer from chronic indigestion. (nationalpost)

References:  nutrichem, nationalpost

Filed In:  health,  science








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