Vitamins Minerals and Supplements Buying Guide

Vitamins

Vitamins  are essential substances, without which your body cannot survive.  

• Fat Soluble Vitamins:Vitamins A, D, E and K are carried by fats  located in your bloodstreams and your body stores the excess in liver and fatty tissues. These vitamins are found in meat and meat products, animal fat, vegetable oils , dairy products and fish.

• Water Soluble Vitamins : Vitamins B, C and Folic acid  are transported around the body in water. The major sources for these vitamins are meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Minerals

Minerals  are natural inorganic substances that are essential for the growth of hard and soft body tissue. Minerals used for performing vital biochemical functions are copper , manganese, cobalt, iodine ,zinc , fluorine, selenium, vanadium, molybdenum and chromium.  

Forms of Vitamins and Minerals Supplements

• Capsules 
• Pills 
• Liquids
• Powders 
• Crystals 
• Injections
• Juices 

Tips for Buying Supplements

You should purchase supplements from reputable and reliable food store or from a health practitioner. Here are few steps to guide you in buying the right supplement for you,

• Antioxidants  and Amino Acids: Ensure that the supplement you buy is rich in antioxidants and amino acids.

• Unnecessary Ingredients: A good vitamin, mineral and supplement should not contain ingredients such as sugars, preservatives, colouring agents, wheat products and lactose.

• Hormone Balancing Extracts: If you are looking for unisex supplements, then read the label carefully that they do not contain any hormone balancing extracts.

• Manufacture and Expiry Date: You need to check the manufacture and expiry date of vitamin, mineral and supplements.

Manufacturers

• Pharma Nord 
• Centrum 
• Lifeplan 

Quick picks

Quick Picks
Sanatogen A to Z Complete Vitamin Supplements:  These vitamin supplements contain 25 vitamins and minerals and anti-oxidants, which help to increase the strength of bones and the immune system.	Vitamin C and Zinc Tablets : This vitamin and mineral supplement is used to strengthen the immune system.	Optivite Vitamin & Mineral Supplement : This supplement provides essential minerals such as iron required for the body mechanism.

Quick Picks
Kudos Vitamin C Plus : As humans cannot synthesise vitamin C, this supplement provides the required vitamin C.	Seven Seas Calcium Plus Vitamin D Lemon Flavour:  This health supplement provides the needed calcium and vitamin D that are essential for body building.	Centrum Mineral & Multi Vitamin Supplement : This tablet provides you essential growth building vitamins and minerals for your body.

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