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