What Vitamins Should I take?

The Vitamin Supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar entity and I will warn you that a great deal of these supplements aren't doing the body any good. Some feel like they are taking a handful of supplements a day or as some have told me "A whole meal's worth". As a septic pumper once told me, he sees far too many whole pills in the septic tanks he pumps on a daily basis to ever supplement himself. This is a reflection of the undesirable binding ingredients that the stomach cannot break down. That's also not a great idea unless one is eating the highest quality whole foods. Purchasing the correct supplements will ensure proper absorption in caplet, liquid or powder form supplements.

So, what's a person to do?

• Educate yourself first and that's where I will assist you
• Purchase vitamin and mineral supplements derived from whole food sources
• Testing is available and takes the guess work out. The most common test is the Vitamin D test, 25 hydroxyvitamin D

Vitamins

There are 13 different known vitamins, each with its own special role. Vitamins are essential to good health and without them, key body processes would not work efficiently and in some cases come to a screeching halt. Low levels of vitamins and minerals in our bodies prevent us from achieving optimum health. Vitamins function along with enzymes in chemical reaction necessary for human bodily function.

What Vitamins Should I Take?

Vitamins are classified into two groups and include a total of 13:

• Fat Soluble Vitamins-are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of lipids(fats)and are stored in the tissue of the body. The 4 Vitamins are; A, D, E and K. These are the vitamins we need in the highest concentrations and are found mainly in animal tissue. Our low fat ways have depleted these vitamins consequently contributing to chronic disease such as cancer and heart disease.
• Water Soluble Vitamins-are absorbed in our intestine, pass directly to the blood, and are carried to the tissues in which they will be utilized. Vitamin B12 requires a substance known as “intrinsic factor for absorption" and excreted in the urine on a daily basis. These are; Vitamin B and C. There are actually 8 forms of Vitamin B. Unofficial B Vitamins include Choline and Inositol

I know, you're still wondering, "What Vitamins Should I Take?"

Your vitamin list will be individual to your biochemical make up and based on the links provided, you will be able to get a pretty good idea of what you might need based on vitamin deficiencies you might not have been able to pin point in the past.

Minerals

There are at least 18 minerals that are known to human nutrition. Our bodies need minerals for proper composition of bones and blood and for maintenance of normal cell function. Minerals are classified into two categories, major and minor also known as "trace minerals". On a daily basis, our bodies require more than 100 milligrams of major minerals and less than 100 milligrams of minor minerals. Now, not only a question of "What Vitamins Should I Take?" but "What Minerals Should I Take?" as well!

Major Minerals Include:

• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sulfur
• Sodium
• Chloride
• Magnesium
• Sodium

Trace Minerals Include:

• Boron
• Chromium
• Copper
• Iodine
• Iron
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Selenium
• Silicon
• Vanadium
• Zinc

Though we only need a very small amount of minerals, it is amazing to me the deficiencies that we as a society are experiencing today. Magnesium is one of the most depleted minerals in America today. This is caused by a poor diet and alcohol abuse. Both rampant in our overly processed world.

In the links I will be providing, you should be able to answer the pressing question, "What Vitamins Should I Take?" or at least know the pressing questions you might want to talk to your Dr. about.

I think the best consumer nutritional supplement reference is Dr. Atkins Vita Nutrient Solution. I say this with great confidence as I own at least 6 different Vitamin, Supplement and Herbal Remedy books. Not only will you be able to reference the many important nutrients and their best sources but herbs and preventative resources as well. In this day and age of cancer and other degenerative disease, this book is a Must Read

If you would like a personal consultation and supplement recommendation, feel free to check out the coaching page.

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Benefits of Vitamin A

Benefits of Vitamin D

Benefits of Vitamin E

Benefits of Vitamin K

Benefits of Vitamin B

Benefits of Vitamin C

Types of Minerals