Omega complex 3, 6, 9: (taken M-F)
3- They reduce inflammation and can provide protection against cardiovascular disease, arthritis, skin conditions, depression and other mood-related disorders.
6- It can help the bloating and pain associated with PMS. It also maintains healthy skin, hair and nails and generally helps to bring about hormonal and emotional balance.
9- Also has many preventative qualities as its main component, Oleic acid, helps to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Vitamin C: (taken M-F)
Scientifically controlled studies using vitamin C for colds show that it can reduce the severity of cold symptoms, It supports the body's immune system, it's the first line of defense against cancer, and prevents certain cancer-causing compounds from forming in the body. As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps to prevent cataracts -- the clouding of the lens of the eye that can lead to blindness in older adults. Vitamin C helps to prevent heart disease by preventing free radicals from damaging artery walls, which could lead to plaque formation and can help regulate blood sugar levels. (Enough said!)
(taken M-Sat)
I take this to give me energy to get through my day. I had tried coffee, but find I can not get used to the taste no matter how much I doctor it up.
Iron: (Taken Tues & Thur)
Iron assists with the metabolisation process and it is crucial for the body to regulate temperature. Iron prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone. I have always been border line anemic, so I take just to keep my levels up somewhat) Also, it increases resistance to stress and disease.
Multi vitamin: (Taken Mon, Wed, Fri)
The obvious benefit of taking a multivitamin is to prevent deficiency. With my diet being somewhat restricted, I worry about not getting everything I should vitamin and mineral wise, so I supplement with a multivitamin.
Calcium: (Taken M-F)
Is essential for growth, maintenance of your body and reproduction. It's also essential for healthy bones and teeth and protects you from the bone-thinning disease called osteoporosis. It also plays a role in blood clotting, muscle contractions and in heart function. It's also found in enzymes that control appetite and others that help wound healing.
Magnesium: (Taken M-F)
It works with calcium to help maintain strong, healthy bones and supports the immune system. This mineral also plays a role in muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure regulation and energy metabolism Magnesium helps treating people with severe backaches by relaxing back muscles, kidney stress and muscular tension. Magnesium also helps in absorption of calcium, which may lead to healing of the bones.
Zinc: (Taken M-F)
Metabolizes food and regulates blood pressure and reproduction. It's also found in enzymes that control appetite and others that help wound healing. Zinc also boosts your body's immune system Zinc plays a vital role in many biological functions such as reproduction, diabetes control, stress level, immune resistance, smell and taste, physical growth, appetite and digestion.
Potassium: (Taken about 2 times a week)
Sufficient amounts in the diet helps protect you against heart disease, hypoglycemia, diabetes, obesity and kidney disease. It helps keep muscles strong, bowels regular and works to eliminate irritability, confusion and stress. And it may help to lower high blood pressure, as well as protecting against the blood pressure-boosting properties of sodium.
As you see, I have a slight phobia about taking stuff daily, 7 days a week. Not that this is backed in science or anything even close. I personally like to lay off my vitamins over the weekend to give my body time to "rid" itself of any overages or to have the chance to process "cleanly".
