What's in a Multivitamin?

A key to great nutrition is ensuring that you are receiving adequate amounts of essential vitamins, including vitamins A, B, C, D and E.  With the hectic lifestyles that many of us have, it is hard to be certain that we are receiving all of these vitamins each day.  Vitamin A is important to maintain good eyesight, healthy skin, shiny and healthy hair, and strong immune function.  Vitamin B, usually found as vitamin B complex, has a wide range of benefits, including providing adequate energy, proper sleep patterns, and healthy skin, hair and nails.  Vitamin C is an important antioxidant necessary for immune system functioning, strong bones, and healthy skin.  Vitamin D is also needed for strong bones, as well as calcium absorption.  Vitamin E is necessary for supplying oxygen to the brain, creating hormones, and proper muscular functioning.

Other important supplements include minerals, amino acids, and enzymes.  Minerals work as a complement to the previously mentioned vitamins, and support healthy circulatory functioning, bones, and joints.  Amino acids are responsible for cell growth, tissue repair, immune system functioning, carrying oxygen through the body, and muscular activity.  Enzymes are also key components for cell growth and development.

In order to maintain proper health and receive these essential vitamins, many people take daily supplements.  Consuming a multivitamin is a great way to obtain all of these essentials, without having to take multiple pills each day.  A multivitamin can also be taken in liquid form, therefore allowing absorption to occur at a much faster rate.  Many people choose to consume generic versions of these vitamins; however some may contain fillers and additives, which may hinder the actual benefits of the vitamin.  Be sure to read ingredient lists carefully so you know what it is that you are consuming.

Now you can pick up Organic Life Vitamins and Natural Calm products at our Bangor or Dexter offices. Organic Life Vitamins are designed in liquid form for quick absorption so that your body gets the essential nutrition it needs for healthier living.

Peter Gillham’s Natural Vitality Website, www.petergillham.com. 

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