The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing a Quality Multivitamin
Amongst
our busy schedules, we may find it difficult to properly nourish ourselves.
Despite consuming a well-balanced diet, there may be times where we forget to
eat, eat in a rush or reach for not-so-nutritious convenient foods, causing our
nutritional tanks to suffer and increasing our chances of feeling less than
optimal.
If
this sounds like you, a multivitamin may be your insurance policy in filling in
some of those nutritional gaps. A multivitamin is a comprehensive blend of
essential vitamins, minerals and sometimes herbs that can support general
health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, due to numerous options on the market,
selecting the right one can be challenging.
Let’s
run through the ultimate checklist of nutrients and herbs to look out for in a
multivitamin so you can start choosing with confidenc
Targeted
formulations
Due
to sex-related physiological differences, men and women have slightly different
nutritional requirements. That’s why it’s essential to choose a targeted
formulation to suit your individual needs. Make sure to look out for a specific
‘Men’s’ or ‘Women’s’ multivitamin and ensure it contains:
- B vitamins – are water-soluble vitamins that require daily replenishment. Make sure it contains the whole family of B vitamins, including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folate and biotin as they all work synergistically together to support nervous system health and help to convert sugar and carbohydrates from our diet into energy.
- Vitamin D – is normally made in our skin when we expose it to sunlight. It plays an important role in supporting bone health and calcium absorption. Special consideration is required for those of you that spend a lot of time indoors.
- Zinc – is a trace element that supports collagen production. Collagen makes up 30% of the protein in the body, providing structural integrity to skin, bone and blood vessels. Particularly for men, zinc plays a key role in reproduction as the prostate gland harbours a significant amount of zinc and is essential for the formation, maturation and motility of sperm.
- Selenium
– is
a trace element found in tofu and shellfish, but most significantly in
Brazil nuts. It is a potent antioxidant that supports immune system health
and thyroid hormone production.
Look out for ones featuring specific herbs!
Some
multivitamins feature medicinal herbs to provide additional support. For men,
keep your eyes peeled for Bulgarian Tribulus. It is traditionally used in
Ayurvedic medicine to promote healthy libido and virility. Interestingly, a
recent study revealed that 1 in 2 Australian men aged 18-55 years have
experienced sexual difficulty in the past 12 months.
Reference:- Schlichthorst, M., Sanci, L. A., & Hocking, J. S. (2016). Health and lifestyle factors associated with sexual difficulties in men–results from a study of Australian men aged 18 to 55 years. BMC Public Health, 16(3), 71-80.
Reference:- Schlichthorst, M., Sanci, L. A., & Hocking, J. S. (2016). Health and lifestyle factors associated with sexual difficulties in men–results from a study of Australian men aged 18 to 55 years. BMC Public Health, 16(3), 71-80.
For
all the ladies reading this, look out for Grape seed extract. It is rich in
polyphenols, which act as antioxidants to reduce free radicals formed in the
body. This is particularly important over time, as aging causes a decline in
the efficiency of our innate antioxidant systems.
Reference:-Tan,
B. L., Norhaizan, M. E., Liew, W. P. P., & Sulaiman Rahman, H. (2018).
Antioxidant and oxidative stress: a mutual interplay in age-related […]. Frontiers
in Pharmacology, 9, 1162.
Advertise on APSense
This advertising space is available.
Post Your Ad Here
Post Your Ad Here
Comments