You’ve heard of the multi-vitamin that asserts that they are full of nutrients “from A to Zinc” but are our bodies really in need of everything in between? Contrary to what the supplement aisle may lead you to believe, your body requires only 13 vitamins to live and function properly. Vitamins A, C, D, E, K and also the B vitamins (vB-6, B-12, folate, biotin, pantothenic acid, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine) are included in these crucial nutrients. Each one works in a special way and unite to give your body what it needs to grow, remain healthy and renew
Now that we have learned what vitamins are needed. Which supplement has the top ingredients? We are supposed to get all of our vitamins in the food that we eat. Supplement means to “complement” or “augment” and you should only use vitamin and mineral supplements if your doctor recommends them. Yet it is still good to know which vitamins do what and how we find them
Vitamin A, also known as retinol or retinoic acid is a key for good vision, healthy skin and also functions as an antioxidant. A great resource for vitamin A is in liver. Not the type to eat an animal organ? Eat an American cheese omelet. Both dairy and egg yolk are rich sources of vitamin A
Vitamin C, known also as ascorbic acid is another antioxidant. It also helps facilitate the formation of your body’s connective tissue. Everyone wants vitamin C around cold and flu season because it has immunity raising properties. So, the next time undergo the desire to sneeze stock up on orange juice. Citrus fruits are a prime Vitamin C contender. At dinner, create a blend of spinach, tomatoes and green peppers for a quick salad on the side packed with this disease fighting fundamental
Vitamin D helps your body better absorb calcium by helping to build strong bones and fighting diseases that deteriorate your bones like osteoporosis. Drinking fortified milk products and saltwater fish like grouper, mahi mahi or flounder, is a sure bet on providing plenty of Vitamin D. Welcome news to all bronze beauties and beach bums, alike: Your body makes its own vitamin D after you spend time in the sun
Vitamin E, also a great antioxidant helps blood flow and helps the body repair its own tissue. Choose a bag of peanuts the next time you take in a baseball game and you’ll be getting your recommended daily allowance of vitamin E. It’s also found in peas, beans and broccoli
Thanks to the versatile Vitamin K those annoying paper cut won’t bleed forever. Vitamin K is essential for blood to clot and in forming healthy bones. Don’t worry too much the next time you have one too many pieces of pizza (or the entire thing) because the cheese and the tomato sauce both contain vitamin K
Lastly, the B vitamins, Thiamine and riboflavin both aid your body deal with carbohydrates and are plentiful in lean beef and whole grain foods. Niacin and B-6 both help your body manage protein and fats. Keep some tuna or salmon in the kitchen since fish are rich in both of these B vitamins. Pantothenic acid helps produce red blood cells while B-12 ensures that cells keep healthy. Vitamin B-9, also known as folate, is a valuable part in the development of new cells. Bioton helps your hair grow and retain strength. Both folate and biotin can be found in delicious sources such as breens, beans, peas, and seeds.
Getting the right foods and planning well-balancing meals ensures that you will be getting the correct amount of each of the above mentioned nutrients
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