VITAMINS, ANTI- OXIDANTS AND MINERALS
Every minute of every day products are appearing on the market making
fantastic claims as the next miracle tablet or formula to solve health issues. Who
can blame us for being confused? An optimum diet should provide us with all
nutritional requirements however with our lifestyles, environmental toxins, and
stress this is not always possible.
VITAMINS – a good multi-vitamin including B- Complex should be taken as an
insurance against the gaps in our diet
A B1 worth mentioning is Vitamin B1 – (Thiamine) is the spark plug of the body’s
engine. It is a part of an enzyme that triggers the burning of sugar and converts
it to energy, improves the function of T- Cells and is essential for the health of
the nervous system. Drugs, Alcohol and refined sugars destroy B1 and inhibit its
action. Muscle stiffness from exercise can result from Lactic acid build up in the
tissues. B1 breaks this down and can thus provide relief. B1 IS A NATURAL
ANTI-DEPRESSANT.
ANTI-OXIDANTS
Vitamin C – Necessary as a key anti-oxidant to protect the body from all sorts of
toxicity it plays an important role in many metabolic functions. Vitamin C is a
natural antibiotic and antihistamine
Vitamin E – Prevents cell damage by inhibiting the oxidation of fats and the
formation of free radicals and is essential to health. Protects the body against
heart disease and cancer – feeds the cells with oxygen
MINERALS
The body needs a number of trace minerals that should be obtained from foods
IRON UPDATED IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Unless you have a documented iron deficiency report from a medical blood test
never take an iron supplement unless recommended by your doctor! Iron is
dangerous it is a strong oxidizing agent which can promote cancer and heart
disease. Check on vitamin bottles that they do not contain Iron. Best source of
Iron is red meat, dried beans, whole grains, apricots, prunes and food cooked in
cast iron pots. Vitamin C improves absorption of iron
SODIUM – never take additional sodium. There is hidden sodium in fast foods
and processed foods. Check labels
POTASSIUM – Controls the moisture level in our bodies. If you are salt sensitive
or prone to water retention then potassium is recommended.