Multivitamins for Multi Benefits
I’m sure you know vitamins and minerals are good for you. And I’m sure you know there are many different vitamins and minerals you should take every day. But why aren’t you taking them? You will usually obtain them through the recommended 2 servings of fruits and 2 servings of vegetables. But let’s be honest. How many of you actually consume the recommended intake? These vitamins and minerals are essential for our everyday bodily functions and here are the benefits of them.
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) – A.K.A retinol, helps improve eyesight and support your immune system, making you less susceptible to viral infections.
Vitamin C (as absorbic acid) – The common flu fighting vitamin, Vitamin C acts as a natural antihistamine. Its antioxidant properties is said to fight cancer-causing compounds, regulate blood sugar levels, and help prevent cataracts.
Vitamin D (as calciferol) – This vitamin helps you absorb calcium and prevent osteoporosis. It is no use drinking milk for calcium without any vitamin D to help you absorb it. Vitamin D can also help slow down the effect of arthritis and lessen back pains.
Vitamin E (as d- a tocopherol) – It is an antioxidant and is said to be the vitamin that does wonders for your skin. It protects your skin from ultraviolet radiation and sunburns, and is an essential regulator of Vitamin A.
Vitamin B1 (as Thiamin HCI) – Vitamin B1 is essential for energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system. It helps to control appetite and support the normal functioning of muscles.
Riboflavin – A.K.A vitamin B2, is used for body growth and red blood cell production, and help in the release of energy.
Niacin (as niacinamide) – Niacin is a well-accepted treatment for high cholesterol that may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis ("hardening" of the artery walls due to fat build-up) and heart disease.
Folic Acid – Known to prevent birth defects and hypertension (high blood pressure) in women. It also treats anaemia.
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) – regulates the formation of red blood cells in the body and also maintains and increase energy levels in your body.
Biotin – A.K.A vitamin H. It aids in the conversion of fatty acids and glucose into fuel for energy. There are claims that biotin can help to treat acne, eczema, and hair loss. But this research is still ongoing.
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) – It helps the body to absorb and utilize vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and vitamin C, and is also used to treat skin conditions such as rosacea and acne.
Calcium (as calcium phosphate) – This is the mineral that is most likely to be deficient in the average person’s diet. It is essential for the formation of strong bone density and to prevent osteoporosis in old age.
Iron (as peptonate) – It helps form haemoglobin in our blood and is what gives it the deep red colour. It treats anaemia and helps ease painful periods, poor concentration, and fatigue.
Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) – Phosphorus works in conjunction with calcium to maintain strong teeth and bones. It is no use taking calcium alone without enough phosphorus.
Iodine (from kelp) – Iodine is needed to maintain the normal production of thyroid hormones for normal metabolism. It can also help to improve the condition of hair, skin, nails and teeth.
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) – Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium and potassium and can lower the risk of heart attack and strokes. This mineral is often overlooked by people in their everyday diets.
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) – Zinc can help shorten the length of a cold, maintain a healthy immune system, speeds wound healing, maintain your sense of taste and smell, and is needed for DNA synthesis. It is especially important for the support of normal growth and development during pregnancy and in children. Zinc is said to increase fertility in both men and women.
Selenium (as selenomethionine) – Is cancer-fighting, used to fight viral infections, and promote normal liver function. It also protect against heart disease, toxic minerals, and the neutralisation of alcohol, smoke, and fats.
Copper (as copper gluconate) – Copper aids in the utilization of Iron and Zinc. However, ingesting zinc as a supplement may inhibit the absorption of copper. Thus, it is essential to include enough copper in your diet. Copper also helps oxidize glucose to release energy.
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) – It aids in the formation of connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, and sex hormones and is important for the metabolization of fat and carbohydrate, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. It is also necessary to maintain normal brain and nerve function.
Chromium (as chromium picolinate) – Plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels. In addition, it regulates hunger, reduces cravings, ensures normal heart function, protects DNA and RNA, and controls fat and cholesterol levels in the body.
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) – Maintains dental health, prevents anaemia, may protect against stomach and oesophagus cancer, and aids in the metabolization of fats and carbohydrates.
Potassium (as potassium phosphate) – Potassium is an electrolyte that maintains your body's fluid levels and helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. It can help with keeping hypertension in check.
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid – A.K.A PABA, it helps to maintain the natural colour of hair and may prevent greying. It facilitates the production of folic acid and helps maintain healthy skin and intestines. It plays a role in metabolizing protein and the formation of blood cells.
Digestive Enzyme Complex – Aids in digestion, absorption, and elimination of food products in your body.
Micozyme – It is a single-celled enzyme used for the digestion of starch and helps maintain a healthy intestinal environment.
Papain – Papain is derived from papaya and is used as a as a digestive aid, working especially well on proteins. It also helps to speed up chemical reactions in the body.
Diastase Malt – A.K.A. maltase, a kind of enzyme used found in the small intestines, used for digesting carbohydrates and for digestive support.
Lipase – It is a kind of enzymes that digests lipids (fats).
The above mentioned vitamins and minerals are essential and necessary for our everyday bodily functions. However, we are not even close to getting our daily recommended dosage through our daily diet. Without them, it is likely that you will be suffering this negligence in your old age. Thus, it is important to supplement this with a multivitamins supplement. This will ensure that you get the recommended dosage everyday to maintain a healthy body. However, it is important to note that too much of anything is not good, and you should only take the recommended dosage stated on the product or as recommended by your doctor.
Start taking care of your body now, if you don’t, who will? Take your multivitamins today to see a better, revitalised, healthier you!
MultiPlus is available at NutriFirst. With MultiPlus, you needn’t go through the trouble to take several supplement pills a day! One pill supplements all, what more can you ask for?
- Cherie Koh
NutriFirst Editor
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