General Health

Modern life is hectic. Whether they realise it or not, most people are multi-tasking by juggling home, career and personal life, all at the same time. Some manage it better; others are simply left struggling from day to day in an endless cycle.
On top of the daily routine, there are other pressures associated with modern living, such as traffic jams, societal expectations and responsibilities at work or home. All these and more add stress and pressure to people in the 21st century.
All these and more makes it necessary for us to stay fit and healthy in order to face the challenges of modern living. Having energy and stamina keeps us positive and focused on our goals and direction, thus allowing us to love our lives to the fullest.
A balanced diet with ample exercise is the best balance for a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately many people find it an uphill task achieving one, if not both.
Vitamin or mineral deficiencies may not have obvious manifestations. If you have been feeling tired, depressed or unable to cope, speak to your doctor or pharmacist whether you need additional nourishment, whether with whole foods or nutritional supplements.
Vitamins and minerals for a healthy body
Vitamins are organic substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Each vitamin has a specific function. Low levels of certain vitamins can cause certain diseases, such as rickets which is caused by vitamin D deficiency and beri beri which is caused by deficiency in Vitamin B1.
Vitamins can be divided into two categories: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat soluble vitamins are vitamin A, D, E and K. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the fat reserves of the body.
Water soluble vitamins are vitamins C and the B-complex, which are dissolved in body liquid before our bodies can absorb them. These vitamins are not stored in the body and will be passed out of the body through urine if they are not utilised by our bodies. As such, it is important to have continous supply of water-soluble vitamins in our bodies at any at any one time.
Minerals, on the other hand, are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water that are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. Our body needs relatively large amounts of macronutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium and sulfur to function well.
Other minerals like chromium, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc are called trace minerals because we only need very small amounts of them each day.
Most vitamins and minerals are taken according to the United States Recommended Dietary Allowance (US RDA). The RDA is simply a set of guidelines of nutritional recommendations, stating the number of servings for each food group. Developed during the WW2 by the United States National Academy of Sciences, the RDA is now revised every five to ten years to suit changing trends and keep up with advancements in nutrition research.
The functions of vitamins and minerals according to the US RDA are as follows:
VITAMIN A Palmitate USRDA 5,000 IU
  • Maintenance of epithelial tissue
  • Healthy skin, hair and eyes
  • Boosts immunity
VITAMIN B1 (Thiamin) Thiamin HCL USRDA 1.5 mg
  • Essential for proper digestion and normal function of the nervous system , heart and other muscles 
VITAMIN B2 (Riboflavin) USRDA 1.7 mg
  • Essential for healthy growth and reproduction
  • Aids in the development of healthy hair, skin, nails and eyes
VITAMIN B3 (Niacin) USRDA 20 mg
  • Helps to reduce cholesterol level
  • Maintains normal function of the skin, nerves and digestive system
  • Essential for metabolism of energy from food and maintenance of nervous system.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) d-Calcium pantothenate USRDA 10 mg
  • Integral part of Co-Enzyme A
  • Important component for conversion of fats and carbohydrates into energy 
VITAMIN B6 Pyridoxine HCL USRDA 2 mg
  • Important in the formation of healthy teeth and gums, the health of the blood vessels and the nervous system
VITAMIN B12 Cyanocobalamin USRDA 6 mcg
  • Important in the formation and regeneration of red blood cells
    Promotes growth and appetite in children
BIOTIN USRDA 300mcg
  • Helps to reduce cholesterol levels
  • Part of the enzyme system in metabolic reactions
  • Produces healthy hair by preventing graying and balding
FOLIC ACID USRDA 400mcg
  • Formation of red blood cells
VITAMIN C Ascorbic acid USRDA 60 mg
  • Helps keep bones, teeth and blood vessels healthy
  • Helps in tissue repair including healing of wounds
VITAMIN D Vitamin D3 USRDA 400 IU
  • Promotes growth and mineralisation of bones and teeth
  • Increases absorption of calcium
VITAMIN E d-alpha tocopherol succinate USRDA 30 IU
  • Antioxidant properties prevent membrane damage and abnormal oxidation of fat tissues
CALCIUM USRDA 1000 mg
  • Development and maintenance of strong bones, teeth and nails
  • Assists in normal blood clotting, muscle action, nerve and heart functions
COPPER USRDA 2 mg
  • Helps in the formation of red blood cells. 
IODINE USRDA 150 mcg
  • Helps in proper functioning of thyroid glands
  • Promotes growth and stimulates body metabolism
MAGNESIUM USRDA 400 mg
  • Vital for healthy nervous system and cell structure
  • Helps promote absorption and metabolism of protein and vitamins
MANGANESE USRDA 2 mg
  • Helps maintain healthy function of digestive and nervous system
MOLYBDENUM USRDA 75 mcg
  • Involved in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates
  • Part of an enzyme responsible for iron utilisation 
POTASSIUM (NO USRDA)
  • Combines with sodium to control water balance in body and for proper nerve and muscle function
ZINC USRDA 15 mg (NO USRDA)
  • Helps in the healing process and combines with vitamin B6 in hormone formation
IRON (NO USRDA)
  • Vital in the production of red blood cells
CHOLINE (NO USRDA)
  • Essential for metabolism of fats, normal nerve function, healthy liver, hair and thymus gland
INOSITOL (NO USRDA)
  • Essential for metabolism of fats and cholesterol, healthy hair and vital organs
PHOSPHORUS (NO USRDA)
  • Ensures proper growth of bones and teeth, growth and repair of cells, nerve and muscle activity, carbohydrate metabolism and heart muscle contraction
References: 
  1. US National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  4. Mayo Clinic

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