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Nutritional Supplements and Vitamins.
hectic lifestyles today leave us with very little time for looking after our body in a manner that would allow it to rejuvenate itself and recuperate from the physical wear and tear we subject it to. It has also become a little time consuming to try and assimilate all the vitamins and minerals from our daily food intake, especially when our eating habits are no longer very regular. Hence, the next best thing to do if we are to cope with the stresses that we are to inflict on ourselves is to supplement our diet with the nutrition that the body needs.
Also factors like illness or poor absorption of foodstuff by the stomach are reasons why people require supplements. Expectant mothers especially require additional nutrition intake and are advised by doctors to take supplements.
The focus of this article is to provide information on Multivitamins and foods that ward off stress related problems such as ulcers, migraines, cardiovascular diseases etc.
Multivitamins are available mainly in Liquid and Tablet form, with both forms having their salient features. Liquids find favor with children and the aged people who cannot chew or find it difficult to swallow whereas its easier to carry around tablets and they have longer shelf life. The main purpose of these tablets is to bridge the gap between the actual daily intake and what we are able to supply our body with.
Multivitamins are safe and sold as over the counter medications but care should be taken that the recommended dosage and schedule are followed. An overdose can cause problems like vomiting and nausea, nothing major but nevertheless a visit to the doctor is recommended in such a case.
It is best to have them while having food or with a full glass of water so as to lessen the chances of a stomach upset.
A good multivitamin will have the right balance of vitamins like A, B, C, D, E and
and minerals like Iron, Zinc, calcium, phosphorous etc. The good thing about multivitamins is that there are no food restrictions if you’re taking multivitamins and you can continue with your diet-style.
It is now an established fact that mental stresses have physical manifestations like ulcers, hypertension, heartburn, migraine etc. Stress, whether mental or physical is a part of our lives and we have to live with it. However we can control the extent of it’s debilitating effects by regulating our lifestyles and eating habits. Practising breathing exercises, yoga and some meditation regularly has a beneficial effect on mind and body and helps relieve stress. Moreover, certain food products help fight the illnesses that occur due to a stressful lifestyle. Licorice helps relieve stomach irritation; the active ingredient that actually helps in fighting ulcers by forming a coating on the tissues lining the stomach is called DGL. Carrots and Wheat Germ are a good source of Vitamin E while citrus fruits give us Vitamin C. Both these vitamins are antioxidants that protect the body against free radicals, which damage weak cells in the body.
However, given the time constraints that we operate in, the simpler thing to do is to select a supplement after an educated study of what it takes to keep the body stress free.
A good supplement will provide you with all the necessary minerals and vitamins to ward off and fight stress related illnesses.
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