The Winter Vitamin Guide

Vitamin A
This amazing antioxidant boosts the immune system, improves vision, cuts risk of heart disease, and slows the skin aging process. The antioxidant properties add the proper level of moisture to the skin to combat the winter dryness and keep the skin from being damaged. Women use vitamin A for heavy menstrual periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), vaginal infections, yeast infections, “lumpy breasts” (fibrocystic breast disease), and to prevent breast cancer.
This amazing antioxidant boosts the immune system, improves vision, cuts risk of heart disease, and slows the skin aging process. The antioxidant properties add the proper level of moisture to the skin to combat the winter dryness and keep the skin from being damaged. Women use vitamin A for heavy menstrual periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), vaginal infections, yeast infections, “lumpy breasts” (fibrocystic breast disease), and to prevent breast cancer.
Foods
to eat: Carrots, cantaloupe, egg yolks, tomatoes, red
peppers, fruits, vegetables
Vitamin B
The eight B vitamins help maintain metabolism, maintains muscle tone, keeps a sharp mind and is a natural anti-stressor. It’s also known as the “beauty” vitamin which promotes healthy hair, nails, and skin. Vitamin B turns carbohydrates into glucose in the body, thus leading to energy production and a decrease in fatigue and lethargy in the body.
The eight B vitamins help maintain metabolism, maintains muscle tone, keeps a sharp mind and is a natural anti-stressor. It’s also known as the “beauty” vitamin which promotes healthy hair, nails, and skin. Vitamin B turns carbohydrates into glucose in the body, thus leading to energy production and a decrease in fatigue and lethargy in the body.
Foods to eat: Whole
grains, asparagus, meats, eggs, grains.
Vitamin
D (try mixing with a Vitamin K)
Doctors have said this vitamin can lower your
risk of breast cancer by 50 percent, and it may offer protection from both
ovarian cancer and diabetes. Vitamin D is known as the happy pill. Feeling the winter time blues or seasonal affective disorder? Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder typically include fatigue, weight
gain and cravings for sweet and starchy foods. Daily intake of 1000 IU has been
known to help those with this disorder as well as depression. It also helps
with the development and maintenance of your bones and teeth.
Foods to Eat: Milk,
Orange juice and salmon. Foods do not give you the suggested daily amount.
A daily Iron
supplement may be useful to those tested low in iron to help with the formation
of red blood cells which carries oxygen around the body. Proper dosages of iron
are necessary for energy, performance, and vitality. Talk to your doctor for
the proper dosage if you’re feeling tired, lethargic or light headed.
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