We have all, at some point, heard of this term: "nutritional supplement," but what is it really? Join us and learn about it.
A nutritional supplement is a complementary food product, that is intended to enhance and/or compensate for the presence or absence of any nutrient in your diet. It usually contains one or more food ingredients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids and enzymes. A nutritional supplement has several types, but mainly has 2 origins: natural and synthetic.
According to their origin, nutritional supplements are divided into two categories: natural and synthetic. The natural ones, as their name indicates, are of natural origin, typical of nature, present in different types of food inputs, such as maca. Synthetics, on the other hand, are supplements made in a laboratory, which emulate the characteristics and benefits of natural nutritional supplements.
There are several popular beliefs about nutritional supplements. One of them is that after a certain age, supplements are necessary to keep the body healthy. However, the truth is that not everyone needs to take them. If a person is healthy, maintaining good living habits will be enough to keep that same condition. But if a person has a deficiency or needs a nutrient to feel better, for whatever reason, a doctor might consider prescribing a particular supplement for some time.
All supplements provide health benefits to a greater or lesser extent, as long as they are consumed in the right quantity for your diet.
The supplements, we recommend you to consume, are:
It is an essential mineral for human body. Some of its effects are to feed the bones and muscles. It regulates intestinal function and blood sugar levels.
It is present in foods such as: spinach, avocado, nuts, maca, dark chocolate, quinoa, and others.
It is a nutrient that acts as an antioxidant and can help to reduce the impact of oxidative stress. It also contributes to the production of collagen, strengthening the immune system, and others.
It is present in foods such as: oranges, peppers, kiwi, maca, tomatoes, golden berry and other citrus fruits.
Calcium is an important mineral for the human body. It helps to form and protect the teeth and bones. Appropriate levels of calcium over a lifetime can help to prevent osteoporosis.
It is present in some foods such as: legumes, nuts, maca, dairy products, golden berry (aguaymanto), and others.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, one of the main elements that constitutes bones, and also plays an important role in the nervous, muscular and immune systems.
It is present in some foods such as: tuna, mackerel, beef, dairy products, eggs, avocado and mushrooms.
They are considered to be healthy fats essential for brain and heart function and for our general well-being. Our bodies cannot produce Omega 3 on their own in significant quantities, so it is essential that this type of fat is consumed in the daily diet as a result.
It is present in some foods such as: tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, and others.
With this information you can consider what foods you can maintain and add to your daily diet. Remember that the best way to consume dietary supplements is naturally through some healthy food.
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