Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that plays a role in immune health, albeit one that has become over-inflated. People extremely deficient in vitamin C – and this is rare – can develop scurvy, a deficiency disease.
Vitamin C is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, like oranges, broccoli, and tomatoes. The best way to get it is to consume these foods raw. If you’re not getting a lot of these foods in your diet, you may be getting less than the daily recommended amount.
Many Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. The USDA recommends three to five daily servings of vegetables, and two to four servings of fruit. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans propose half of your plate at any meal should be fruits and veggies. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamin C, so if you aren’t eating enough of them, you may want to consider supplementation.
B Complex
Medical research clearly shows that the B vitamins play important roles in the body. They help you produce energy, create blood cells, and are important for growth. Severe deficiency in B vitamins is rare, but it can cause health issues including fatigue, irritability, nausea, among others.
B vitamins are essential for the nervous system. They are important for several aspects of brain function. Chemical signaling, energy production and synthesis of DNA and RNA all depend on these water soluble vitamins. B vitamins support homocysteine levels and are necessary for proper cellular functioning as they are a coenzyme for enzymatic reactions. B vitamins are found in many foods, but if you aren’t eating a balanced diet, you may be missing some of these essential vitamins. For instance, vitamin B12 can only be obtained through meat products. If you aren’t sure that you are getting enough B vitamins from your diet, supplementation may be beneficial to you.
The B vitamins that make up the B complex are found in a variety of foods. If your diet sometimes falls short, B-Complex can help you ensure you’re getting enough of each of the B’s.
