Best Supplements For All

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From prevention of cancer to warding off heart diseases, research indicates that vitamins and minerals ensure health in every sense.

Research indicates that vitamins and minerals ensure health, from preventing cancer to preventing heart disease. But for someone like me, I'm largely unaware of what vitamins I should take or, for that matter, the exact quantity. Though fruits, vegetables, and fortified foods supply the necessary content, supplements go a long way in ensuring that easy-to-consume additions are more than welcome in one's hectic lifestyle. 

Must-have vitamins to include in your daily diet

As I said, I'm unsure about what vitamins to take. Many share this opinion. Here are a few essential ones that you must include in your daily diet.

Iron

Leafy vegetables, seafood, lean meats, nuts, legumes, and other dietary sources contain plenty of iron. Anemic, pregnant, or menstruating women may be prescribed additional supplements if necessary.

Folic Acid

The NIH (National Institutes of Health) suggests that a combination of natural foods and supplements (400 micrograms, a little more for pregnant women) offer adequate folic acid.

Beta carotene

Experts recommend skipping supplements, especially for smokers. The best way to obtain beta carotene is from fruits and vegetables.

Selenium

'Little' would be the exact word for this nutrient. You get sufficient from your regular diet.

Calcium

According to a 2010 report, postmenopausal women should avoid supplements, as they only aggravate their situation. Incorporating 500 milligrams of calcium supplements daily would be enough if you hate dairy.

Vitamin C

What you consume determines the quantity of Vitamin C in your body. Supplements work well for smokers, both active and passive.

Vitamin D

So, do you have the sun as your friend, or do you pay attention to what you eat? Vitamin D deficits are common. Supplements must be resorted to for those who have crossed the 50 mark or are not exposed to the sun.

Vitamin E

Include a diet rich in eggs, peanuts, veggies, fruits, and oils like safflower. However, cooking or storing Vitamin E foods can reduce the quantity you get.

Potassium

Potassium supplements work best for those suffering from heart ailments or hypertension. However, the excess can wreak havoc, particularly for older and kidney-affected ones.

Multivitamin

Multivitamins are great for people like me who are constantly on the go and wonder what vitamins to take. But don't expect them to substitute for natural foods or contain 'major lifesaving benefits.'

The Bottom line

Now that I've learned much about this essential nutrient, I won't let myself be perturbed about what vitamins I should take. This should be a cue for those who felt likewise.

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