Since I eat like a bird, I take in a reasonable quantity of vitamins in a day. Reasonable since I only take three, whereas some people who go on a crash diet take almost 10 tablets of different vitamins (this is no kidding) to supplement their nutrition.
Instead of taking multivitamins, I opt to take just those things that I need. Like for resistance (Vit C), for the skin (Vit E) and for the blood circulation (Vit B).
Vitamin C is very important to shield the body against sicknesses, as well as to aid in the metabolism and act as an antioxidant. For Vitamin C, I am not very particular. Whatever the available is at home, I take it. One brand that I prefer is Fern-C, an alkaline-based vitamin C brand which therefore would not contribute to my acidity issues. Beneficial results of Fern-C include:
1. As super anti-oxidant, it strengthens the Immune system of the body.
2. Protects the body against flu, cough, bronchitis, respiratory problems, viral and bacterial infections.
3. Safeguards the heart and entire cardiovascular system from bad cholesterol deposition.
4. Gets rid of accumulated toxins like heavy metals, pesticides and other pollutants found in air, food and water in the body.
5. Acts as a natural anesthetic and anti-inflammatory.
6. Inhibits tartar formation by preventing periodical damage to gums & sockets.
7. Helps ease mental stress & protects against stress related disorders.
8. Helps stop constipation & shrink hemorrhoids.
9. Strengthens the capillaries & other blood vessels.
10. The antihistamine actions of Fern-C enable people to tolerate food they otherwise could not eat.
11. Maintains your adrenal cortex and ovaries.
12. Reduces insulin requirement of diabetics.
13. Has shown a remarkable capacity to help knit bone& wage battle against such supposedly hopeless bone disorder.
14. Aids the white blood cells in its ability to fight viruses, (stimulate phagocytic activity).
15. Enhances sexual performance --> really? hehe
Prior to my current Vitamin E brand, I used to take Myra 400 E. I don't like it. I took it for like 2 months and there's just no effect whatsoever. If one is working on a shifting schedule like myself, the effect of Vitamin E must be noticeable especially in the glow of the face but Myra just didn't give me any. Last year, my father sent me Exact brand Vitamin E which I tried and liked.
I took it daily, before going to bed and noticed that I don't look as 'haggard' as I was before. My skin does not get dry anymore even without putting lotion or facial moisturizer. The only issue I have with this brand is its availability. It comes all the way from Canada and I cannot think of any way to get one without my dad having to go to Canada and by some bottles. Right now, I've consumed 2 bottles and there's none left so I'm into Kirkland for the mean time but I do hope to be with Exact anytime soon.
I also take in another Exact brand vitamin which is labeled 'stress.' Of course, it's not inducing in stress to my system rather, it's like an anti-stress vitamin which is rich in Vitamin B and Iron good for the blood and the metabolism. It is a great support for the muscles and the growing cells for daily repair.
I'm considering letting go of Vitamin E and Stress B anytime soon, probably when there's no more vitamin E left due to their availability issues. On the other hand, I don't want to turn to other brands which are not reliable and fit for me. I'm thinking of taking grape seed extract which they say has wonderful anti-oxidant features and is '20times more powerful than Vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E.' I really think a daily vitamin supplement is important especially now, to shield our bodies against whatever virus floats in the atmosphere. And also, food nowadays are not rich and capable enough to supply all the body's required nutrients so go and get vitaminized.
