5 Essential Supplements
5 Essential Supplements
Let's face it. Most of society do not eat right every day.
We all want it: more energy and better health. And we know how to get it: a balanced diet. However, when we compare recommended nutrient intakes to what actually gets consumed, there's a huge gap of nutrtitional value.
1. Vitamins - A reliable component of good health, multivitamins help fill in the gaps you might not be getting with nutrition alone. Choose one that includes these: vitamin A for eye health, a healthy immune system, and cell growth; vitamin C to help tissue and bone growth and repair; vitamin D3 for bone health; and vitamin E for strong immunity and healthy skin and eyes. B vitamins should be in there, too, to support the health of red blood cells nerves, the heart, and the brain.
2. Minerals
Minerals help your body perform essential functions, like building strong bones and teeth, supporting the blood and glucose levels, cellular energy-- the list goes on. A good multi will include minerals for you. Look for things like iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese, copper and calcium.
3. Omega 3s
Your body needs a balance of essential fatty acids, essential meaning that you have to ingest it because you don't just manufacture it on your own. Get at least a weekly serving of cold-water fish, and supplement with a good omega-3 or something like Krill Oil.
4. Antioxidants
They scavenge them and get rid of them before they can damage your cells. There are great natural sources of antioxidants-- most fresh fruits, teas and vegetables have them-- and you can always supplement them.
5. Co-Q10
Cellular energy, cardiovascular health, and longevity have all been linked to taking co-enzyme Q10. Co-Q10 especially contributes to the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, and pancreas.
Can your body function without all of these five supplements every day? By the time you feel like something's out of whack, you've been at a deficit at the cellular level for a while. Eat the best you can, and supplement to make sure you're not leaving any gaps.
Let's face it. Most of society do not eat right every day.
We all want it: more energy and better health. And we know how to get it: a balanced diet. However, when we compare recommended nutrient intakes to what actually gets consumed, there's a huge gap of nutrtitional value.
1. Vitamins - A reliable component of good health, multivitamins help fill in the gaps you might not be getting with nutrition alone. Choose one that includes these: vitamin A for eye health, a healthy immune system, and cell growth; vitamin C to help tissue and bone growth and repair; vitamin D3 for bone health; and vitamin E for strong immunity and healthy skin and eyes. B vitamins should be in there, too, to support the health of red blood cells nerves, the heart, and the brain.
2. Minerals
Minerals help your body perform essential functions, like building strong bones and teeth, supporting the blood and glucose levels, cellular energy-- the list goes on. A good multi will include minerals for you. Look for things like iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese, copper and calcium.
3. Omega 3s
Your body needs a balance of essential fatty acids, essential meaning that you have to ingest it because you don't just manufacture it on your own. Get at least a weekly serving of cold-water fish, and supplement with a good omega-3 or something like Krill Oil.
4. Antioxidants
They scavenge them and get rid of them before they can damage your cells. There are great natural sources of antioxidants-- most fresh fruits, teas and vegetables have them-- and you can always supplement them.
5. Co-Q10
Cellular energy, cardiovascular health, and longevity have all been linked to taking co-enzyme Q10. Co-Q10 especially contributes to the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, and pancreas.
Can your body function without all of these five supplements every day? By the time you feel like something's out of whack, you've been at a deficit at the cellular level for a while. Eat the best you can, and supplement to make sure you're not leaving any gaps.