Importance of Multi vitamin & Multi minerals

Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies need in small amounts to function properly. They work together to perform hundreds of roles in the body which helps us to maintain healthy body.  

Roles of Vitamins & Minerals 

1. Supporting normal growth and development

2. Maintaining healthy bones and teeth

3. Repairing tissue

4. Regulating hormones

5. Converting food into energy

6. Boosting the immune system

There are two main types of vitamins: 

1. Fat-soluble and 

2. Water-soluble.

Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored in the body's fatty tissues. This means that they can be stored for long periods of time and can build up in the body if taken in  higher doses.

Water-soluble vitamins (C and the B vitamins) are not stored in the body and need to be replaced regularly through diet. 

Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine . 

We need to replenish the needs of vitamins C and vitamin B in RDA amount on daily basis..

RDA amount of vitamin C is  120 mg daily & 

RDA amount of vit B1 ( Thiamine ) is 1.2 mg daily  and 

RDA amount of Vit B12 is 2.4 mg daily.

Minerals are inorganic substances that our bodies need for a variety of functions, including:

1. Building strong bones and teeth

2. Regulating blood pressure

3. Maintaining fluid balance

4. Carrying oxygen throughout the body

5. Making enzymes that help with digestion and other chemical reactions in the body.

We can get the vitamins and minerals we need by eating a healthy, balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products. In some cases, supplements may be recommended by a doctor if you have a deficiency or certain health conditions.

Here are some of the benefits of getting enough vitamins and minerals:

1. Increased energy levels

2. Stronger immune system

3. Reduced risk of chronic diseases

4. Healthy skin, hair, and nails

5. Improved mood and cognitive function

If you are concerned that you may not be getting enough vitamins and minerals, talk to your Health Consultant or a doctor. 

They can help you create a healthy eating plan and determine if supplements are right for you.

Note : 

Water soluble Vitamins : 

Deficiency of Vit C causes : Scurvy ..swollen legs,  joint pain, irritability, swollen gums , bleeding gums, loosened teeth, opening of previously healed wounds, rough scaly skin, Dry brittle hair that coil like a corkscrew, 

Deficiency of vit B1 ( Thiamine )causes : severe deficiency can affect the nerves, Muscles, heart and brain, 

Deficiency of Vit B12 ( Low RBC level ) causes : 

weak muscles , numbness,  nausea, irritability trouble in walking, increased heart rate, jaundice,