28 Oct 4 Essential Vitamins

Most healthcare professionals agree that the best way to get the nutrients you need is through a healthy, well-balanced diet. But there are some supplements that the scientific community has been paying extra-close attention to these days, and you should, too.

Studies show fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, has many good benefits, including promoting heart health and preventing inflammatory diseases, as well as a wide-range of health benefits, including healthy development of the fetus during pregnancy, joint health, cognition and mood.^†

Also known as the "sunshine vitamin", vitamin D3 is important for strong bones and teeth. In addition, recent findings show that it also plays a major role in the immune system and healthy cell development, heart health, muscle strength, and colon, breast and prostate health.^†

This mineral helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and is essential in the formation of bones and teeth. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Magnesium has been shown to help with effects of stress and PMS.^†

Primarily used for antioxidant support and immune enhancement, selenium alters the metabolism of damaging substances and prevents an accumulation of free radicals. Selenium also works with Vitamin E and C in the body's natural antioxidant defense system.^†