The Proper intake of vitamins and minerals and regular supplementation is a vital function to our health.  Recent studies and a large amount of prof has lead us to know that there is a strong correlation between right supplementation and the decreased of the risk of heart disease, birth defects, depression, many types of cancer, fast aging and the majority of diseases related with organ malfunction.

Vitamins are a group of 13 organic substances that are able to regulate and control the chemical reactions that we undergo daily, such as the breakdown of food to convert into energy. Vitamins protect the cells in the body and convert food into energy. Out of the 13, four vitamins are produced in the body. The nine vitamins remaining must be obtained by the food we ingest.

Vitamin is an important organic substance, but as important as they are they cannot complete their task without the help of minerals.

Minerals are inorganic natural solids that posses and internal structure and a define chemical composition. As vitamins, minerals help the body grow, develop and stay healthy.

There are 18 essential minerals that the body needs to function properly to produce antibiotics and hormones. These 18 minerals have to be ingested because the body is not able to produce them.

For years now, mainstream doctors have promoted the belief that extra supplementation is not needed because we obtain everything we need from the food that we eat. These beliefs don’t take in consideration “modern diets” where we now have processes that deprived the food we ingest from all vitamins, minerals and nutritional value. Mainstreams doctors also ignored that we have evolved into a society that is full of physical, emotional stressors and pollution.

In the present time doctors now recommend extra supplementation. We have to be aware that the food that we buy at any convenient store may not be grown organically. With this said even if we follow a good diet we need extra supplementation to replace the nutritional value that we are not getting for food that has not been grown organically.

Think about nutritional supplements as your daily dosage of health insurance. Most nutritionist, especially those who recommend organically grown food also encourage the use of nutritional supplements.

With all information out there, getting knowledge is the only way to make better choices.

How to know if am getting the amounts of vitamins and minerals that my body needs?

This could vary depending in the amount of stress in your life, how active you are and of course the food that you eat. Most products sold have a list of the nutritional value contained in the product. We suggest reading labels carefully and after knowing the products you consume well, talking to your physician or health care provider.

What are natural nutritional supplements?

A natural supplement in one that comes from a food plant source and doesn’t contain any synthetic ingredients.  It’s important to take in consideration the quality of the supplement. You have to carefully choose the supplement you buy as some may contain synthetic fillers and other unnatural ingredients.

What role do antioxidants play in my body?

Antioxidant are nutrients that have been proven to strengthen the immune system and help the body fight germs, unwanted bacteria, viruses and toxics. Some powerful antioxidants are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene or Vitamin A, as well as several vitamins in the B-complex group. People that are constantly exposed to toxins or have a busy life can benefit from antioxidant supplements.

How to store supplements?

When storing supplements It is recommended to avoid heat, avoid light.  Supplements should be stored in a cool dry place, out of sun light, where humidity does not get to them as much. Avoid placing supplements on top if the refrigerator unless is recommended, because the moisture can damage them. Nutritional supplements that are unopened can be kept for two to three years, unless it has a sooner expiration date. Many vitamin products now have expiration dates.