đ The Story Behind NutrientShield
NutrientShield was born from a deeply personal experienceâwatching someone I love struggle while the medical system offered little real help.
My mother, at 90 years old, was suffering from neuropathy. Her feet felt like they were encased in cement. Pins and needles constantly. She couldn't walk without a walker, and depression had set in. The doctors prescribed medications, but they only created more problemsâloss of balance, dizziness, upset stomach. No real answers.
We tried a chiropractor who specialized in neuropathy treatment. Three months of nerve conduction testing and ultrasound therapy. Still no real results.
So I did what I've always doneâI researched. For hours. Days. Weeks. Everything I could find about neuropathy, nutrition, and natural approaches. When Mom decided she wanted to try supplements, I ordered what the research suggested and told her to stop the prescription medications.
Six months later, her feet no longer felt like cement. The pins and needles were almost completely gone. I watched my mother transform from being depressed and dependent on a walker to practically running up stairs and doing Tai Chi.
Today, at 90, my mother takes only one prescription medicationâfor her thyroid. Everything else is natural herbs and supplements.
After 35 years working in the radiology field, I've seen firsthand what poor health looks like. There's nothing more daunting and sad than seeing a 600-pound person lying in a hospital bed with no hope. It has become blatantly obvious that the powers that be and the food industry in the United States have failed everyone.
I've always been a proponent of eating healthy, but I also know that eating healthy isn't easyâand it can be expensive. That's why I created NutrientShield in 2025: to help people gain better health through a better understanding of their diets and nutritional intake.
đŻ Our Mission
Health Through Knowledge
To empower individuals with clear, science-backed knowledge about nutrition and nutrient deficiencies, providing accessible resources, actionable insights, and the tools needed to take control of their own health.
We believe that understanding what you eatâand what you're missingâis the first step toward better health. You don't need a medical degree to make informed decisions about your nutrition. You just need the right information, presented clearly.
NutrientShield isn't about selling you on the latest fad diet or miracle supplement. It's about giving you the knowledge and tools to understand your own body's needs and make choices that work for you.
đĽ The Community Corner
I enjoy cooking. I've burnt plenty of food over the years, who hasn't and yes i've eaten plenty of carbon and set off plenty of smoke alarms, lol , if you have had your 9 alarm kitchen smoked up then you know the towel and door tricks, with cooking comes smoke, always after the initial frustration and mad rush to get the smoke out, ive made some spectacular smokeouts and I've always been able to laugh it off. ask me about the pressure cooker, sheesh. That's the spirit behind our community features:
đ˝ď¸ Culinary Chronicles
Share your nutrient-rich recipesâfrom five-ingredient lifesavers to weekend gourmet adventures, if you place your ingredients correctly using the calculator to find the right name for your ingredients and follow the how to search the calculator, once you submit the recipe the nutrient values will be calculated and added to your recipe. Registered users will be able to Rate, comment, and get inspired by real cooking from real people. THIS WILL BE A NEW FEATURE CURRENTLY NOT IMPLEMENTED
đĽ Burnt Offerings
Turned a loaf of bread into a charcoal brick? Created a smoky stir-fry haze? Welcome to Burnt Offerings, where kitchen catastrophes become comedy gold. Because every great cook has a burnt-pan story, and laughter is the best spice.
đą Nutrient Journey
This is where I hope people will document their path to better health. The struggles, the wins, the lightbulb moments. Maybe your journey can help someone else who's facing the same issues. A judgment-free zone for learning and growing together.
đ¤ Our Commitment to Transparency
NutrientShield is a solo project, created and maintained by one person with a passion for helping others achieve better health through better nutrition.
We offer both free resources and a Premium membership for those who want additional features like more recipe searches, complete list of nutrients missing from the recipes not just the nutrients in your recipes and whats lacking, the ability to save recipes, and extended access to our tools.
đ Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on NutrientShield are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase products through these linksâat no extra cost to you. These partnerships help support the site and allow us to continue providing free nutrition education. We only recommend products we believe in, and affiliate relationships never influence our content or recommendations.
Important: The information on NutrientShield is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or starting new supplements.