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Dietary supplements (or dietary supplements) include ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes. Food supplements are sold in forms such as tablets, capsules, soft capsules, softgels, powders, and liquids.
Nutritional supplements are NOT a substitute for a healthy and balanced diet, but they can be a good addition to a healthy diet.
However, dietary supplements should be taken based on the test results, based on the needs of your body. Drinking vitamins by handfuls is unsafe … This requires the advice of a specialist.
And yet, I will write about the most common vitamins and their benefits for the body, but you promise to be smart and not take them without tests!
Vitamin D3
It is considered a vitamin of women's health, since its consumption in the female body is much higher than in the body of men. This is due to the characteristics of the female body and its functions: menstrual cycle, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause.
Benefits of Vitamin D3:
- is responsible for the level in the blood of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus;
- important for the musculoskeletal system, including correct posture, formed before the age of 20;
- controls the work of the immune, cardiovascular, endocrine, hormonal, nervous systems;
- possesses anti-inflammatory, antitumor, immunomodulatory efficacy;
- slows down the aging process;
- it is extremely necessary during pregnancy, as it affects the formation of the immunity of the fetus and its bone tissue;
- restores a woman's body after childbirth; corrects the condition with PMS;
- has a good effect on vision, concentration and memory.
OMEGA-3
One of several elements that support beauty, youth and health of a person. Omega-3 acids are not formed in the human body, but can only get into it with food. Omega-3 has a beneficial effect on the health of the human body.
The benefits of Omega-3 are invaluable - these acids:
- regulate the body's work;
- strengthen immunity, protecting against external negative factors;
- With food, a person consumes an insufficient amount of this substance, but you can get Omega-3 acids only by radically changing the diet or taking it in the form of dietary supplements.
Vitamin C
It is necessary for a person to protect his body from the negative consequences of exposure to stress factors. And also Vitamin C accelerates the process of removing heavy metals and their compounds from the body.
Vitamin C Benefits:
- strengthens the human immune system, and also protects it from viruses and bacteria, accelerates the healing process;
- affects the synthesis of a number of hormones;
- regulates the processes of hematopoiesis and normalizes capillary permeability, participates in the synthesis of collagen protein, which is necessary for the growth of tissue cells, bones and cartilage of the body;
- regulates metabolism, removes toxins, improves bile secretion, restores the exocrine function of the pancreas and thyroid gland.
Magnesium
The ultimate protection against increased fatigue. This is due to the role of magnesium in the body's energy production.
Magnesium benefits:
- participates in the transmission of nerve impulses and in muscle contraction, and this is extremely important for the work of the cardiovascular system and muscle relaxation.
- thanks to this last property, it helps to cope with cramps (during pregnancy, after exercise, etc.);
- participates in the synthesis of proteins, contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, and also regulates the process of cell division;
- contributes to the maintenance of psychological functions (memory, speech, thinking, attention, etc.) This, in particular, explains its well-known "anti-stress" effect.
B vitamins
An obligatory and important part of the daily diet.
Vitamin B benefits:
- normalize the work of the nervous and cardiovascular systems;
- improve bowel function, skin condition;
- support emotional health, help to cope with stress, depression, increased emotional stress;
- participate in the growth of cells, in energy exchange, in the work of muscles;
- strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to various diseases.
Mineral complexes
Minerals are classified into two equally important groups: basic minerals and trace elements. The main minerals are calcium, chlorine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulfur.
Trace elements such as chromium, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc are also important for our health, but they do not need a large amount.
Collagen
This substance is involved in the "building" of joints, bones, tendons, hair, nails and skin. It is thanks to him that in our youth our fabrics are so strong and resilient. In addition, collagen forms the walls of veins, arteries and capillaries. According to various estimates, it accounts for about a third of all proteins in our body.
Protein
It is an alternative to protein, natural products, low in fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol and calories.
Protein can be used if you want to:
- build muscle mass;
- repair muscle damage;
- maintain muscle mass;
- stimulate muscle growth;
- maintain water balance in the body;
- provide the body with energy in the case of a low-calorie diet.
I am often asked: "How old can you take dietary supplements?"
The answer is: dietary supplements should be taken based not on age, but on the results of your tests. You can take vitamin supplements only after consulting a specialist!
And it is important to adhere to a correct and healthy diet at any age! Eat Right and Be Healthy!
