| For many decades scientists and nutritionists | | | | system. Its natural food sources include |
| ridiculed the idea of taking vitamins | | | | carrots, pumpkins, carrots, fish oils and |
| regularly, saying that a well-balanced diet | | | | liver. |
| provided all the nutrients that a person | | | | |
| needs. In the past few years, however, | | | | Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6, also known as |
| studies have shown that this thinking may | | | | pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that |
| have been radically flawed. Modern medicine | | | | helps both the cardiovascular and nervous |
| is now waking up to the potential of vitamin | | | | systems function properly. It also assists in |
| pills and what they can do for your health. | | | | the building of protein and the growth of red |
| | | | blood cells. Its natural food sources include |
| Research studies conducted during the past | | | | avocados, bananas, soybeans, sunflower seeds, |
| fifteen years have indicated that most people | | | | salmon, shrimp, milk, potatoes, lentils and |
| do not get all the vitamins and minerals they | | | | brown rice. |
| need from their regular diet. In fact, most | | | | |
| studies now indicate that it is nearly | | | | Vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic |
| impossible to do so! Depending on your | | | | acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that has |
| general condition and specific health | | | | antioxidant properties. It protects against |
| problems, you will need varying amounts of | | | | free radicals and aids in the synthesizing of |
| nutrients. | | | | collagen. Vitamin C is highly-regarded as an |
| | | | immune system booster, particularly because |
| Since it is difficult to meet your daily | | | | it strengthens blood vessels. Its natural |
| nutrient requirements through food intake | | | | food sources include citrus fruits such as |
| alone, vitamin and mineral supplements are | | | | oranges and kiwis. |
| necessary. While the supplements you take may | | | | |
| change depending on your specific needs, you | | | | Vitamin E. Vitamin E, otherwise known as |
| should generally have these seven nutrients | | | | alpha-tocopherol, is another antioxidant that |
| covered, as they are essential to good | | | | guards against free radicals. Recent studies |
| all-around health. | | | | also show that it defends against heart |
| | | | disease. Food sources include raw nuts like |
| Vitamin A. Vitamin A is an important | | | | hazelnuts and peanuts, as well as broccoli, |
| component of cellular growth and plays a | | | | spinach, asparagus, and avocados. |
| vital role in the maintenance of the immune | | | | |