Nutritional Supplements

Nutritional Supplements

Below are my notes on information I learned about nutritional supplements over the years.  I took notes from reading articles, nutritionists, classes and doctors.  Consult your doctor before trying any of these supplements.

Magnesium helps nerve and muscle function also develops bones and teeth. It helps promotes proper muscle contraction and relaxation.

Niacin assists the body in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It helps in detoxification of toxins and pollutants in the body. It also helps with stress, circulation and the body’s growth.

Calcium helps bone density, retain normal blood pressure and colon health. It is important to never take calcium with iron since calcium and iron bind together and then passes through the body without absorbing either supplement. Calcium best to take at night since it helps with relaxation and is absorbed best on an empty stomach.

CoQ10 is found naturally in the body and assists the cells in producing energy in the form of ATP. (ATP or, Adenosine triphosphate is a source of energy for your body. This high-energy phosphate molecule is the main source of usable energy for the activities of the your cells and is the fuel responsible for muscle contraction.) CoQ10 plays a key role in producing energy, which is 90% of the energy produced by the body. The organs with the highest energy requirement are the heart, lungs and kidneys. These organs have the highest CoQ10 levels. A CoQ10 supplement assists in the production of energy in the cells and promotes health. It supports the immune system, drives metabolism, cleans wounds, dissolves blood clots, regulates blood sugar, helps degenerative heart disease, eases stomach pain and it’s a anti-inflammatory agent.

Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It supports the immune system, collagen in joints and cardiovascular function. Vitamin C also helps with stress. The body is not able to make vitamin C on its own, and it does not store vitamin C. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.

B vitamins helps your body use the energy you get from food. They also help form red blood cells. You can get B vitamins from proteins such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy products. Leafy green vegetables, beans, and peas also have B vitamins. The more processed food is the less B vitamins it will have, so many cereals and some breads have added B vitamins.  B vitamins helps with stress, anxiety and depression, aids memory, relieves PMS and reduces heart-disease risk.

Fish oils and omega-3 oils will help maintain cardiovascular health, joint, brain, hair, skin, immune and nervous systems. It also reduces inflammation, triglyceride levels, cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. It promotes optimal circulatory health.

Iodine helps support the thyroid function and metabolism  In addition to thyroid hormones, iodine appears to be related to other hormones. It is related to estrogen and progesterone and, probably, testosterone, insulin, and other hormones. Low iodine can increase the production of estrogens, and your lifetime exposure to estrogens increases your risk for breast cancer.

Vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods. Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone that has an important role in regulating body levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D can help cure cancer, cardiovascular disease and bone disease. It aids in regulating calcium and the metabolism.

L Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid which plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. It helps the insulin to work better as well as helping you burn stored fat.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is required in the diet on a daily basis, but only in small amounts. Zinc performs many necessary functions in the human body, including keeping your immune system healthy, aiding digestion, controlling diabetes, and healing. wounds. It is very beneficial for eye health, appetite, night blindness, healthy pregnancy, hair and skin.  Zinc is vital for the healthy working of many of the body's systems including testosterone production. The following foods are high in Zinc: Oyster, claims, beef, turkey, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds.

Gary Rumel, Corrective Therapist
Fitworks Corrective Therapy
www.fitworksutah.com