6 Vitamins you should be getting every day
Vitamins are an important part of how your body functions. If you’re not getting all the vitamins you need, you probably aren’t at your healthiest or feeling your best. It’s often a challenge to answer the question, what vitamins should I be taking?, but here are 6 key vitamins you’ll want to make sure you are getting.
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Vitamins can be confusing! Some of the most common questions we get in the primary care clinic deal with vitamins. Should I take a multivitamin? What vitamins should I be taking? How much of each vitamin do I need? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, here are 6 ingredients you should consider when thinking about vitamin supplements.
Vitamin B12
Role: Keeps the nervous system and blood cells health. Can help to improve energy levels.
Dietary Source: Meat, fish, poultry, eggs.
Recommended daily amount: 1-2 mcg
Calcium
Role: Bone health and immune support.
Dietary Source: Milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli, kale, beans, lentils.
Recommended daily amount: 1000 mg
Vitamin D
Role: Bone and dental health.
Dietary Source: Sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods (milk, cereal, juice).
Recommended daily amount: 600-1000 IU
Iron
Role: Keeps red blood cells healthy and helps with energy.
Dietary Source: Red meats, shellfish, spinach, legumes, seeds, quinoa.
Recommended daily amount: 18 mg
Magnesium
Role: Regulates nerve and muscle function. Helps with sleep and stress
Dietary Source: Spinach, artichoke, soybeans, brown rice, Brazil nuts.
Recommended daily amount: 300-400 mg
Zinc
Role: Immune support and wound healing.
Dietary Source: Oysters, spinach, grass-fed beef, brown rice, wheat germ.
Recommended daily amount: 8-11 mg
These are just 6 of the key vitamins you need for your optimal health but no one set of recommendations fits all individuals. Based on your lifestyle, diet or other health conditions, you may not need to supplement with any of these vitamins or you may have additional needs. If you have any particular concerns, you should have these levels checked to stay on top of your health.
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