Not simply replacement of the one vitamin which you deficient!

I saw my friend, lots of friends are heading to pharmacies for vitamins or minerals simply just because they “think” they are deficient, or they “think” they should consume more of that particular vitamins or minerals, especially Vitamin C, believe in its skin whitening properties. In fact, this is ineffective, or even dangerous.

Whenever we seek for to correct a vitamin or mineral deficiency, we must recognize that nutrients work synergistically, in other words, some other nutrients must have to be present together only our body can absorb and assimilate with that particular nutrient which we deficient of. This means that there is cooperative action between certain vitamins and minerals, which may work as catalysts, promoting the absorption and assimilation of other vitamins and minerals. Correcting the deficiency in one vitamin and mineral requires the addition of others, not simply replacement of the one which you deficient. This is why taking a single vitamin or mineral may be ineffective or even dangerous, and this is why a balanced vitamin and mineral preparation should always be taken in addition to any single supplement.

For instance, vitamin B complex should be taken with calcium,vitamin C and E.
Vitamin C should be taken together with bioflavonoids (phytochemical), calcium and magnesium. To correct the deficiency to Vitamin E, essential fatty acids,manganese, selenium, vitamin A and Vitamin B1, inositol and vitamin C have to be taken together. There are lots of examples to go…..

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