"Food is not enough for optimal health..."

So say authors Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, MD,

"It is desirable to obtain as many nutrients as possible directly from food, which contains synergistic nutrients such as phytochemicals that will support the many metabolic pathways in your body." Fantastic Voyage, Live Long Enough to Live Forever.

"However," they continue, "it is not possible to obatin all of the nutrients you need for optimal health from food;" then they add this tidbit:

"Also, 'reprogramming' your biochemistry through supplements becomes increasingly important as you get older. Remember that evolution is not on your side after child-rearing age." (p. 100)