Most people may realize that vitamins and
minerals are two different things, but they probably do not know what vitamins
and minerals their body needs and what they are good for. Vitamins, for
example, are essential to life; regulate metabolism and assist the processes
that release energy from digested food.
They also work with enzymes as co-enzymes,
enabling the body to perform its activities, or build and feed cells. Vitamins
are also either water soluble or fat soluble.
This is important because vitamins must have an
effective way of being broken down within the body, otherwise they are not used
and passed through the body. This is actually best evident in most vitamin
pills or supplements you can buy in stores or on-line.
Most of these company's vitamins are not water or
fat soluble enough for the body to ever break them down. I often refer to them
as vitamin bricks. While you think you are getting all of that vitamin C you
are buying, it is probably passing right through you. This has often been
referred to as "expensive pee."
Just be careful and do your research. Like I said
a reputable company will be able to provide you with information that proves
that its vitamins are of the highest potency and purity and are very soluble.
So what are the fat soluble vitamins? They are:
vitamin A, D, E, and K. Beta-carotene is also a fat soluble vitamin.
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in body tissues
and require the presence of fatty acids in order to be transported and absorbed.
Fat-free diets, for example interfere with the absorption of these vitamins and
can create possible deficiencies.
What about water soluble vitamins? They are:
B-complex, which consists of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12. Biotin,
vitamin C, and Folic Acid are also water soluble vitamins.
Water soluble vitamins must be regularly
consumed, and replenished within the body. Water soluble vitamins should be
consumed or taken at divided times throughout the day. That is one reason it is
best to eat a few small meals throughout the day than eat one or two giant
meals.
Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the
body, and therefore they are quickly depleted. Unlike animals, we cannot
produce any Vitamin C in our bodies, therefore it is essential that you pay
attention to how much vitamin C you are consuming, that is the only way your
body will get enough to be healthy.
Well enough about vitamins, lets talk about
minerals. Minerals are needed for the proper composition of body fluids. They
are also needed for the building and formation of blood and bones as well as
building and feeding cells.
The minerals you need are: Calcium, sodium,
magnesium, boron, copper, cobalt, chromium, Iodine, sulpher, manganese,
selenium, iron, vanadium, zinc, potassium, silicon, and phosphorus.
Minerals are needed in varying amounts and, like
vitamins, are crucial to the body's health. Minerals also give you sustained
energy.
The best way to get your proper amount of
vitamins and minerals is through your diet (vitamins and minerals are easily
broken down within food). However, many of us do not have the time or money
necessary to create a perfect diet for ourselves that contains just the right
amount of vitamins and minerals.
That is why many people rely on supplements as
well as their diet to give them the vitamins and minerals they need. But if you
are going to buy any vitamin or mineral supplements you need to do your
research and make sure they are of the highest quality, and most importantly
that they are going to be broken down within your body and not just pass
through you.
A good company will give you access to this
information before you buy. You can make sure that the vitamin and mineral
supplements you are buying are of highest quality by making sure that the
company you buy from has a proven track record of success, plenty of
testimonials, and a money back guarantee. If their products work they will
guarantee them, otherwise they have something to hide.
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