Vitamins & Supplements

Vitamins & Supplements: Essential for Optimal Health

Maintaining good health depends largely on the nutrients obtained through food, and one of the most important are vitamins .

Vitamins are necessary for the proper functioning of the body , and under normal circumstances, they must come from the food we eat daily, since the human body does not have the capacity to synthesize them.

Although the best source of vitamins is a healthy, balanced, and varied diet, deficiencies can occur due to poor eating habits, special requirements in certain contexts or age groups, or reduced vitamin consumption or absorption, among others.

There are situations such as breastfeeding, pregnancy, being in a growth phase, changes in diet, changes in season, or chronic illnesses that can cause a vitamin deficiency that you will have to compensate for with the help of supplements.

***Keep in mind that if you don't get the nutrients you need, it can lead to various health problems.

At Farma2go you have the vitamins and minerals that your body needs, but also supplements to take care of your beauty from within , as a complement to weight control diets , and even to give you extra energy and vitality .

Before choosing vitamins and supplements to fill the gaps in your diet , it's important to know what they consist of, when to take them, and how to use them correctly .

Be responsible and educate yourself on the topic at hand before shopping at Farma2go: we only want the best for you, and we're here waiting for you.

What are vitamin supplements?

A vitamin supplement may contain a particular vitamin or a combination of vitamins that perform unique functions in the body.

Supplementation is the term used to describe the administration of relatively high doses of micronutrients, typically in the form of tablets, pills, sachets, or syrups, among others.

In this way, the appropriate amount of one or more nutrients can be supplied ; sometimes, they are compounds with a high absorption capacity and often, it is the fastest way to compensate for deficiencies in essential micronutrients, such as vitamins.

It is important to distinguish between vitamin supplements and dietary supplements, since not all vitamin supplements are considered dietary supplements and vice versa.

Food supplements are products containing concentrated sources of nutrients intended to complement the intake of these nutrients in the daily diet.

Although a balanced and healthy diet is generally sufficient to achieve nutrient intake, research has shown that this ideal situation does not exist in all population groups, and therefore, it is necessary to incorporate these nutrients into the daily diet.

However, you should always take the recommended daily dose, without exceeding it.

When to take vitamins and supplements

Wondering if you need to start taking vitamins & supplements ?

In the current context of consuming many refined foods and following diets aimed at avoiding obesity, these are two risk factors for the development of nutritional deficiencies , among which vitamins stand out.

The consumption of highly refined foods , as well as a progressive reduction in the total amount of food ingested in order to avoid obesity, constitutes an important risk factor for the appearance of nutritional deficiencies, among which are vitamin deficiencies.

Considering this situation, it might be a good time to start taking vitamin supplements with the goal of restoring nutritional status.

Subclinical nutritional deficiencies are most commonly found in certain population groups such as:

• Children
• Pregnant women
• Seniors
• Athletes

Vitamin supplements can't replace the variety of foods essential for a healthy life, but they can...

**You don't get the necessary vitamins from food.

**You are on a low-calorie diet.

**You have little appetite.

**You suffer from malabsorption problems.

**You follow a strict vegetarian diet.

**You are on certain medications.

You could benefit from taking vitamin supplements to counteract and compensate for these deficiencies.

Most common vitamin deficiencies

Wondering what the most common vitamin deficiencies are? One reason you may need to take a supplement is anemia , which can vary depending on the deficiency . Depending on the case, you may need to take vitamin C , B9, or B12 .

A special mention should be made of vitamin D, since although in Spain we have more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and even more than 10 hours a day, deficiency is common due to causes such as the use of sunscreen, high meat consumption, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle , which cause less of it to be synthesized.

Experts recommend unprotected sun exposure in the morning for the time necessary to obtain vitamin D, and some advise taking vitamin D supplements given its vital importance for the body: it regulates the immune system, helps patients with osteoporosis, muscle pain, depression, insomnia, sadness, cavities, and even digestive problems.

Another of the vitamins that is most often lacking is B12 , which is considered essential for people who follow a vegan and lacto-ovo vegetarian diet.

It is also recommended for older adults , even if they are not vegetarians, and for people with conditions that alter their absorption capacity.

To determine the amount of B12, it is advisable to have blood tests done , and it is important to bear in mind that consuming seaweed can give false results. Therefore, attention should also be paid to values such as blood homocysteine and methylmalonic acid (MMA).

In any of these cases, oral supplements can help compensate for this vitamin deficiency.

Make good use of vitamin supplements

If you're considering starting to take vitamins and supplements , don't do it on your own. Although these are generally very safe products, and excessive consumption poses little risk to healthy individuals, it's important to do so only if truly necessary and only after professional advice.

For example, vitamin supplements available on the market, in addition to helping restore the proper level of vitamins in the body and alleviate certain deficiency states , can be a great reinforcement for other measures such as taking an anti-inflammatory.

As I mentioned before, vitamins perform a physiological function, and their deficiency can lead to specific health problems. The clearest indication for vitamin supplements is deficiency states, but they are increasingly being requested to prevent or treat certain conditions.

In fact, to achieve maximum effectiveness, seek advice from a healthcare professional on choosing the most appropriate supplement , and follow the guidelines on how to use it correctly.

There are supplements that can be prescribed by doctors after an analysis , but the vast majority can be purchased without a prescription when necessary.

Choose the ones that suit your needs (age, gender, and situation), opt for reliable brands , and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

If you are taking any medication, consult a healthcare professional to see if any of them may interact negatively.

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