Most good research is INdependent of commercial companies. In addition, the evidence is so OVERwhelming, that an informed person cannot ignore it.

Biochemistry should have taught you, that the Vitamins, Minerals and hormones are ESSENTIAL for the Enzymatic activity, that cause ALL chemical reactions to take place in the body to maintain optimum health.

Unfortunately, tests show, that most people are deficient in Magnesium, Zinc, and Chromium to name a few of the major ones. That is even when they are eating what you call a 'normal' diet or even better. Testing has also shown, that most foods grown with artificial fertilizers and conventional farming are not as high in these minerals, as organic foods. An example, the greener the lettuce, the higher the magnesium levels. So, head lettuce is not very nutritious compared to salad GREENS or dark green leave vegetables and lettuce.

Our 'normal' diets do not contain enough variety of fruits and vegetable to have a big enough impact to improve out health. If it did, the Medicare budget would be significantly lower!! And the hospitals would be smaller with less deaths from heart disease and cancer! More deaths would be from 'old age'!

I realze, that little or much could be said to change your mind at this stage of your life, but perhaps it will motivate some others to take a more concerted effort to improve their diet and health.

After all, you are what you eat!