Supplements for Good Health

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is the best way to get adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals. However, because of lifestyle-related factors or certain health conditions, some individuals may need to consult their doctor about taking supplements.

There are a variety of supplements, which when combined with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, can promote overall health and wellness.
 

For Immune Support

• Vitamin D and Zinc help optimize the immune system to fight viral infections such as COVID 19, and lower the risk of developing severe illness.
• Vitamin C supports the production of antibodies that help shorten the course of infections such as the common cold.
• Beta glucans help regulate the immune system in destroying disease-causing pathogens.
• Acai berry is rich in anthocyanins that help boost immunity and lower inflammation in the body.
• Turmeric contains curcumin, which helps activate immune cells such as T cells and B cells thus improving overall immune function.

For Liver Health

• Silymarin and Phospholipids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help protect liver cells.
• Glutathione helps to reduce liver cell damage.

For Sleep Enhancers

• Some people who have trouble sleeping have low levels of melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally-occurring hormone that plays a role in sleep. Its production and release in the brain is connected to the time of day – increasing when it’s dark and decreasing when it’s light.
• Teas extracted from natural plants such as chamomile, lavender and mint are caffeine-free and can have a calming effect that promotes sleep.

For Eye Health

• Blueberry, bilberry, raspberry, and strawberry are rich in antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory properties that prevent eye cell damage, strengthen blood circulation and lower blood sugar levels. These berries help slow the progression of retinopathy, a diabetes complication that can result to permanent blindness.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin act as a natural sunblock by absorbing excess light energy and protecting your eyes from harmful blue light.
• Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that has potential benefits for late-stage age-related macular degeneration as well as other eye diseases.

For Heart Health

• Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil help lower levels of artery-clogging cholesterol and triglycerides, which reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Xanthones and xanthone derivatives have been shown to help prevent hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• CoQ10 helps improve heart-related conditions such as hypertension by neutralizing free radicals, increasing the production of energy in cells, and preventing the formation of blood clots.
• Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that helps lower cholesterol and reduce your risk for heart disease.

Consult your doctor on whether supplements are right for you.

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References:

https://www.eufic.org/en/healthy-living/article/food-supplements-who-needs-them-and-when. Accessed 23 September 2021
https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2020/february/the-truth-about-supplements. Accessed 23 September 2021
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