While many promise to improve our health and bodily functions, and provide our bodies with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients we may be lacking, it’s important to remember that the key is in the name. Supplements are designed to do just that: to support what we already get from our diet, and not completely replace those sources.
Think of them as the helping hands of our diet, making sure we get exactly what we need to keep our insides working the way they should.
With so many types of supplements on offer, it can be difficult to determine which one to take. The first step is always to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider to make sure whatever you choose is right for you and your individual situation.
The benefits of going plant-based
Right now, more and more people are turning to plant-based supplements, such as the new Vital Supplement Range. Each supplement in the range is 100 percent pants-based and highly bioavailable, meaning they’re gentler on the digestive system and likely better absorbed by our bodies than their synthetic counterparts.
Each vegan, vegecap supplement is derived from natural, whole-food, standardized ingredients and contains additional micronutrients that benefit our bodies and overall well-being compared to synthetic vitamins and minerals.
Available in three vitamin and mineral varieties (iron, calcium and vitamin D), this is why these plant-based supplements have earned a spot in our morning routines.
Iron
Our bodies depend on iron to make hemoglobin, the part of the blood that carries oxygen around our body. It is also an essential mineral for our energy levels, mental function and even muscle strength.
Feeling tired or dizzy can be a sign of low iron, or even an iron deficiency, so it’s important to see your doctor if you start developing any of these symptoms. A simple blood test can determine if you could benefit from taking an iron supplement.
Vital iron Naturally promotes iron levels in the body and is made from a 100 percent plant-based source of iron, extracted from curry leaves. It is gentle on the stomach and highly bioavailable meaning it is more easily absorbed by the body. It also contains vitamin C from Acerola fruits and iron from leafy greens such as spinach leaves, broccoli sprouts and asparagus, which are naturally high in minerals.
Calcium
Essential for building and maintaining strong bones, our hearts, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.
We don’t produce calcium ourselves, so we have to get it from other sources, such as dairy products and dark leafy vegetables. Calcium supplements may be necessary for those on a plant-based diet, who are lactose intolerant, or for women at risk for osteoporosis as they enter menopause.
Vital calcium uses Aquamin® Forte as a source of plant-based calcium, which is derived from 100 percent seaweed harvested from the North Atlantic seabed in the wild, remote seas of northwest Iceland. In addition, it also contains magnesium and 17 other trace minerals to promote overall health and well-being.
Vitamin D
Our bodies need vitamin D to absorb calcium, so these two supplements often go hand in hand. While this is the main function of vitamin D, it also plays a role in supporting the immune system and helping maintain healthy skin and muscles.
While fatty fish and mushrooms are rich sources of vitamin D, our bodies usually produce the vitamin when our skin is exposed to sunlight, with some people requiring a supplement to boost their levels.
Vital Vitamin D uses VitaShine D3™, the world’s only Vegan Society & Vegetarian Society registered vitamin D3. It is a special oily extract of lichen, which is naturally rich in vitamin D3 and fatty acids.
It also contains five types of mushrooms, including shiitake, turkey tail and silver ear fungus, which are a known natural source of vitamin D and micronutrients to support immune system function and general health and well-being.
Always read the label. Follow the instructions for use.
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