Essential Health Supplements
Essential Health Supplements Based On The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies
Although it is possible to get most of these from a balanced diet, the typical Western diet is low in a few very important nutrients.
Below we have listed 4 essential health supplements, based on the most common nutrient deficiencies.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can function like a steroid hormone within your body. Vitamin D travels through your bloodstream into cells and tells them to turn genes off or on. Almost every single cell in your body has a receptor for vitamin D.
Vitamin D is created from the cholesterol in your skin when it is exposed to sunlight, meaning that people who live in colder places, like Ireland, tend to be deficient unless their dietary intake is adequate, or if they supplement with vitamin D.
A vitamin D deficiency is usually hard to spot, as the symptoms are so subtle and they can develop over years, or even decades.
Adults who suffer from vitamin D deficiency might experience bone loss, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of bone fractures.
There are few foods that contain significant amounts of vitamin D, but the best dietary sources are listed below:
- Cod liver oil.
- Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, and sardines.
- Egg yolks.
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Discount Supplements Vitamin D Best-Sellers:
Vitamin D is required to promote calcium absorption, which helps to maintain healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D also supports a healthy immune system and may support neuromuscular function. This formulation provides Vitamin D3 for daily supplementation.
Natures Aid Vitamin D3 1000 IU
Natures Aid Vitamin D3 contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, muscle function and the immune system.
- Vitamin D contributes to normal
- absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- blood calcium levels
Natures Aid Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D3
Natures Aid Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D3 tablets help maintain the normal function of bones, teeth, and muscles.
Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D are needed for the maintenance of bones and teeth.
Quest Vitamin D3 1,000 IU supplements your body with the most bioavailable form of vitamin D. This vitamin is essential for normal development and maintenance of bones and teeth, preventing rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis; and it is an important factor in overall health.
Iron Deficiency
Iron is an essential mineral as it is a large component of red blood cells, in which it can bind with hemoglobin while also transporting oxygen to the cells.
There are two kinds of dietary iron, they are:
- Heme Iron. This kind of iron is great at absorption, but can only be found in animal foods, with red meat containing very high amounts.
- Non-Heme Iron. This kind of iron can be found in both animal and plant foods and it is more common, although it is not absorbed as easily as heme iron is.
Iron deficiency is one of the more common nutrient deficiencies and affects more than 25% of people worldwide. Additionally, vegans and vegetarians have an even higher risk of deficiency as they can only consume non-heme iron, which is not absorbed as well as heme iron.
The most common side-effect of an iron deficiency is anemia, which is when the number of red blood cells, and your blood’s ability to carry oxygen decreases.
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You can see our best-selling iron supplement listed below:
Solgar Gentle Iron 20mg 90 Caps
Solgar Gentle Iron is ideal for those who find traditional iron supplements cause bloating, constipation, and digestive issues. This supplement also contains iron bisglycinate, a form of iron that is tolerated well by those with sensitive stomachs.
Swedish Nutra Liquid Iron 500ml
Swedish Nutra’s Liquid Iron contains a unique mixture of Iron and B-Vitamins to support the maintenance of red blood cells and red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12, which is also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for blood formation as well as nerve and brain function.
Every single cell in the body needs B12 to function normally, but it is unable to produce it, meaning you need to get B12 from food or supplements.
B12 can only be found in sufficient amounts in animal foods, however, certain types of seaweed can also provide small quantities. This means that people who do not eat animal products are at an increased risk of B12 deficiency.
There have been studies that show that 80-90% of vegans and vegetarians may be deficient in vitamin B12
What makes B12 absorption more complex than that of other vitamins is due to the fact it is aided by a protein known as an intrinsic factor. Some individuals who are lacking this protein might need B12 injections or a higher dosage supplement.
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We have listed our best selling B12 vitamins below.
Solgar Vitamin B12 Sublingual Chewable
Vitamin B12 is part of a group of essential nutrients known as the B Complex. It supports energy metabolism and promotes a healthy nervous system
Natures Aid Vitamin B12 1000ug 90 Tablets
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and normal red blood cell formation.
Calcium Deficiency
Calcium is important for every single cell in your body. It materialises both bones and teeth, especially during times of rapid growth and it is very important for bone maintenance..
On top of this, calcium can serve as a signaling molecule, and without it, your muscles, nerves and heart will not be able to function.
The concentration of calcium in your blood is tightly regulated, and any excess is stored within the bones. If your intake is lacking, your bones will then release calcium. This is why the most common symptom of calcium deficiency is osteoporosis, which is characterised by softer and more fragile bones.
While it is important to try to get calcium from food rather than supplements, supplementing with vitamins can benefit those who do not get enough through their diet.
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We have listed our calcium best-sellers below:
Mag365 BF Plus Calcium Magnesium 360g
Mag365 Bone Formula Plus Calcium is a premium quality supplement that may help to maintain a healthy level of calcium and magnesium in the body.
Natures Aid Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc 90 Tabs
Natures Aid Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc tablets help maintain the normal function of bones, teeth, and muscles.
