| It really isn't surprising to find people wondering | | | | with amino acids, which make it easy for them to |
| what kind of vitamin supplement to buy, what | | | | pass through the walls of the intestines and into |
| with so many vitamin brands for sale. But | | | | your body's bloodstream. |
| choosing the right kind of vitamin supplement is | | | | 3. Check for trace co-factor mineral content |
| not just about choosing brands. Just because a | | | | Many vitamins and enzymes need a mineral |
| vitamin brand is complete in nutrients doesn't | | | | co-factor to work properly inside the body. These |
| mean you'll get the most benefit out of it. | | | | include: |
| Here's how you can narrow the search for the | | | | Zinc |
| perfect vitamin supplement brand. | | | | Zinc is essential to the metabolism of |
| 1. Consider your needs. | | | | carbohydrate, fat, and protein and DNA and RNA |
| The very basic vitamin supplements contain | | | | replication. Zinc functions as an antioxidant that |
| dosages of vital nutrients and minerals based on | | | | helps in retaining healthy bones, a robust immune |
| the Recommended Dietary Allowance of a | | | | system, and healthy vision. Zinc is equally |
| population. But if you need to gain weight after | | | | important for baby's normal growth inside the |
| recovering from a sickness, you will need vitamin | | | | womb. |
| supplements with carbohydrate and protein | | | | Selenium |
| content. Check with your doctor first. | | | | Selenium is an important component of the |
| 2. Check for "chelated" on the label. | | | | glutathione peroxidase antioxidant system, which |
| The best sources of vitamins and minerals are | | | | helps combat the disintegrating effects of free |
| fruits and vegetables. Ideally, we should be eating | | | | radicals and is important for thyroid hormone |
| raw vegetables and plenty of fruits. But this rarely | | | | metabolism. Many studies indicate that Selenium is |
| happens with today's busy lifestyle, hence the | | | | important for maintaining a healthy immune |
| need for vitamin supplements. Many vitamin | | | | system, and men's prostate health. |
| supplements contain nutrients with a chemical | | | | Magnesium |
| structure different from naturally occurring | | | | Like calcium, Magnesium is very important for |
| nutrients (like those found in fruits and raw | | | | healthy bones and teeth, around 70% of the |
| vegetables) and this is one reason why most | | | | body's magnesium is found in the bones and |
| nutrients in a vitamin tablet simply pass through | | | | teeth. Magnesium is also vital for the metabolism |
| the intestines and out of your body's system. | | | | of carbohydrates and amino acids, as well as for |
| The best vitamin supplements are those with | | | | bringing hundreds of enzymes to life. Magnesium is |
| chelated minerals. Chelated minerals are coated | | | | also important for neuromuscular contractions. |