10 Essential Supplements for Women
On this special day, we celebrate women and all their cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements. There is nothing impossible in this world for a woman because she is born with the dedication to make everything possible. Happy International Women’s Day. May all the women around the world stay strong and healthy with these essential supplements for women.
- Calcium - The primary function of calcium is to strengthen your bones and teeth. It also aids in muscle function. It is important for ladies to consume calcium as “women start losing bone density in their twenties.” says Mary Ellen Camire, Ph.D., a nutrition professor at the University of Maine at Orono
- Magnesium - Supports normal muscle and nerve function, promotes healthy blood pressure and a healthy immune system. It also keeps bones strong and supports a healthy immune system. A deficiency in magnesium could cause vomiting, diarrhoea and migraines. Since magnesium is responsible for more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body, maintaining optimum magnesium levels is highly recommended.
- Vitamin A - Many organs of your body depend on Vitamin A for proper development and function, including your eyes, skin, immune system, and many more. Studies have shown that vitamin A could potentially prevent some types of cancer and enhance the immune function.
- Vitamin C - Known for its healing powers, vitamin C has many more benefits than just improving one’s immune system. It also acts as an antioxidant that is able to prevent damages caused by free radicals. Vitamin C also aids in the production of collagen, which is a crucial protein which produces skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels.
- Vitamin D - It helps to increase bone density, cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, as well as reduces inflammation. Insufficient Vitamin D could lead to lower density bones which in turn could lead to weaken muscles. Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency could also cause the development of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Biotin - It helps the body digest amino acids and carbohydrates. It primary role is to aid in the formation of fatty acids and blood sugar. This will then be used for the production of energy in the body. Biotin deficiency could lead to hair loss and brittle nails. It is commonly used during pregnancy as it aids in development.
- Omega 3 - A healthy brain (such as memory and performance) and behavioural function are boosted by Omega-3, which reduces high blood pressure and soothes inflammation.
- Probiotics - Helps improve digestion, promotes gut health, reduces diarrhea caused by certain infections and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). It is able to treat bacterial infections such as diarrhea, Urinary Tract Infections and IBS.
- Collagen - It is the primary structural protein found in joints, bones, skin, hair, nails and other connective tissues. It is responsible for maintaining the strength and elasticity/flexibility of these tissues found throughout the body.
- Melatonin - Melatonin is commonly known as a supplement to induce sleep for those who find it difficult to fall asleep at night. However, melatonin is able to aid the regulation of hormones and control the time and release of the female reproductive hormones ie. frequency and duration of their menstrual cycle.