Do you understand vitamin and mineral supplements correctly?
Vitamin and mineral supplements are classified as “Supplements” because they are used to supplement the body’s missing nutrients. However, in reality, not everyone understands correctly, fully, and uses this special product line properly!
So do you understand correctly about this line of nutritional supplements for the body? Don't forget to refer to the article below by NanoFrance!
I. What are vitamins and minerals? What are their effects on the body?
1. Vitamin
We all know: Vitamins A, B, C, D… are all extremely necessary nutrients for the body. So what are they in essence? Vitamins are organic compounds that are introduced into the body through many types of food used daily. They play an important role in the body's vital activities.
In general, they are all important components that make up cells to maintain life for cells, participate in the metabolism of substances, stimulate the body's immune system, support the improvement of diseases, and improve health.
Currently, there are 6 types of vitamins that are most important to the human body:
→ Vitamin A: helps eyes become brighter
→ Vitamin B group: stimulates appetite, helps skin and hair become shiny, contributes to the development of the nervous system
→ Vitamin C: enhances resistance, slows down oxidation, brightens skin
→ Vitamin D: stimulates bone growth
→ Vitamin E: overcomes skin and pigment cell problems
→ Vitamin K group: Vitamin K supplementation helps prevent blood clotting
2. What are mineral supplements?
Like vitamins, minerals also play an important role in the process of cell structure, vital activities... of the body. Some important minerals include: Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium... If there is a lack or imbalance of one of the above minerals, the body will show many "abnormal" signs such as: hair loss, anemia, unstable heart rate, blood pressure...
II. Benefits of using vitamin and mineral supplements
Vitamins and minerals are both very important and beneficial substances for the body. Therefore, functional foods that supplement vitamins and minerals also bring great benefits to users. These include:
- Strengthen resistance
- Enhance immunity, reduce minor illnesses
- Healthier and more flexible thanks to vitamins and minerals that stimulate the body's energy synthesis process.
In particular, supplementing adequate nutrients is a basic step to ensure a healthy body without any "abnormal" symptoms.
III. It is necessary to use vitamin and mineral supplements properly!
The “value” of vitamin and mineral supplements cannot be denied, but “taking” too much and improperly will cause the body to have excess nutrients and become unbalanced. → Scientific use is required. So how to use it properly? NanoFrance will provide specific instructions for each subject: Pregnant women – Children – Elderly people.
How do pregnant women use vitamin and mineral supplements?
Pregnant women – One of the groups that need to use nutritional supplements the most. However, experts recommend: “It is necessary to supplement but NOT all nutrients should be taken into the body”.
Pregnant women should only supplement some essential nutrients such as:
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin D
- Iron
In case the body lacks any particular nutrients, it should be taken as directed by the doctor.
How should children drink?
For children, minerals that help develop intelligence and reduce the risk of autism and hyperactivity disorders such as Omega 3, Vitamin D, Calcium...
Recommended use of dietary supplements for the elderly
Some food supplements that the elderly NEED and SHOULD take include: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium... Because at this age, the ability to absorb vitamins has decreased, bones and joints are degenerating, and osteoporosis occurs.
Experts also recommend: People with kidney, blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease should consult their doctor before using this product line.
NanoFrance hopes that you have a more complete view of this line of vitamin and mineral supplements. Don't forget to regularly follow our Website to update more interesting information!
