Why NZ Lacks Selenium

• Volcanic soils bind selenium tightly (NZ levels 90% lower than US/EU farms)
• Pasture-based farming depletes soil selenium over generations
• Fish/meat export removes local dietary sources

Health Consequences

• 2x higher Hashimoto’s thyroiditis rates (Massey University, 2022)
• 31% increased prostate cancer risk in low-selenium regions (ESR, 2021)

Why NZ Lacks Zinc

• Acidic soils (pH <6.0) reduce plant uptake
• High phytate diets (whole grains, legumes) block absorption
• Alcohol/coffee culture increases excretion

Health Consequences

• Impaired immunity (higher winter infection rates)
• Slow wound healing (critical for diabetics)
• Low testosterone in men (NZ men lose 1.5% yearly post-30)

Why NZ Lacks Vitamin D

• High latitude + sun avoidance (skin cancer fears)
• Sunscreen use blocks 97% of UVB (Auckland Uni, 2023)
• Māori/Pasifika skin melanin reduces synthesis by 50%

Health Consequences

• 2.3x higher MS rates in low-D regions (NZ Neurology Journal)
• Increased osteoporosis fractures (especially elderly women)

Why NZ Needs It:

• Methylation Backup: 45% of NZers have MTHFR gene variants (University of Otago), impairing folate/B12 metabolism. TMG provides an alternative methyl donor.
• Heart Health: Compensates for low shellfish/beet intake (primary TMG sources in diet). Reduces homocysteine (linked to NZ’s high stroke rates).

Why 100mg?

• Effective adjuvant dose to existing methyl-B12/folate/SAM-e, without exceeding capsule limits.

The Zinc Balance Act:

• High zinc intake can deplete copper (linked to NZ’s rising anemia cases).
• Bisglycinate form avoids stomach irritation (common with copper sulfate).

NZ’s "D-ficiency" Disaster:

• Bone & Heart Health: K2 ensures calcium goes to bones (not arteries), critical for NZ’s aging population.

Why This Dose?

• K2: 50mcg MK-7 is clinically effective for cardiovascular protection.