Ladies -make sure you’re taking the right VITAMINS
There’s so much conflicting information on what vitamins and supplements a lady needs to take – we know we all need to take vitamin’s but when you get to those shelves and stare at the multitude of bottles and names, it can all get a bit confusing…
So we asked REPRESENT’s favourite young funky doctor to clarify things for us ladies – she’s Dr Mo and she understands what we need – Read…
on as she cuts to the chase and tells us exactly what vitamins to buy (this is aimed at women from 18 – 40):
Nowadays we push our bodies to the limit – late nights, minimal sleep, up early, long hours at the office/studying and burning the candle at both ends… and you wonder why you come down with hectic flu every 6-8 weeks. As you all know there are so many brands and varieties of vitamins that you can buy out there, it can be daunting and you end up buying nothing!
Here is a short, concise explanation for women of what vitamins to take each day. This is a general explanation for the public, if you suffer from any condition which does not permit you to take certain vitamins, consult your doctor first.
Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D – take a combination of all three. Calcium needs vitamin D to be absorbed and Cal prevents the absorption of magnesium hence having to take all three. Most Cal brands have this combination together. The amount required is 1 000mg per day, to be taken just before bedtime. Ensure you drink lots of water.
Vitamin B – Good for stress and fatigue. Take 2 every morning
Vitamin C – Excellent anti oxidant and helps your immune system. Take about 1000mg to 2000mg everyday in the morning. If you fall sick take up to 4000mg a day.
Spirulina – Helps with metabolism, anti-oxidant and helps your general health.
Yes you can sometimes find a brand that has a multivitamin with all of the above but does the brand have the correct quantity of vitamins that you need?
Combine your vitamins with healthy eating and routine exercise (2/3 times a week)
Give it a try and after 1-2 months see how you feel.
Thanks Doc!
