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Know More About Vitamin Supplements

by keithwolley
Vitamins are food requirements that are contained in animals and plants. We need vitamins so that our bodies remain healthy and to assist in the breakdown of other components of foods. one must eat other forms of foods that are meant to provide the energy. It is vitamins that enable other forms of foods to be taken in by the body therefore its deficiency will lead to some of the severe diseases.

Vitamins are essential and must be present in sufficient amounts for the body to continue to perform its functions properly. They help in keeping diseases at bay. They also aid in the manufacture of hormones and other hereditary components. Vitamins are however required in small portions by the body for it to function as required. For the body to grow normally, healthy portions of vitamins have to be taken.

There are cases where the amounts of vitamins found in plants and an animal is not sufficient to sustain the human body and to prevent diseases. In such a case, individuals opt to take vitamin supplements that are manufactured in industries to meet these requirements. Vitamin supplements are components that are manufactured in industries to stand in place of required vitamins that cannot be found in their natural form in sufficient portions. In take of these supplements should be not be taken lightly and should be monitored to avoid an overdose which can lead to serious complications. It is advisable to seek advice from a registered dietician before deciding to take vitamin supplements.

The natural vitamins are those we get from the plants and animals. They do not undergo any manufacturing process before consumption. As long as you are healthy there is no need to take any supplements. There is a recommended amount that you are supposed to consume in a day. Taking more than this can lead to some complications. Remember that the supplements that you are taking should not take the place of a balanced diet that can only be derived from natural food sources. The mineral supplements can be taken after you seek advice from a nutrition expert. When you have deficiency of the minerals, you are prone to certain diseases that can be dealt with by taking the right amount of minerals.

The Vitamins that we need are either found in natural food sources or manufactured in factories. There are several types of vitamins that you are supposed to take and each of them serves an important function in the body. Vitamin B1 helps the body to break down fats and use them as energy. Vitamin B2 helps to keep the skin healthy. Vitamin B3 assists in the digestion of fats in the body. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B5 help you to grow.

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