8 types of supplements and their application
When our lifestyle and daily responsibilities make it impossible for us to have a proper and varied diet, dietary supplements allow us to consume optimal amounts of essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
- Manganese, copper and selenium – contribute to strengthening immunity and protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Chromium – contributes to maintaining a normal level of glucose in the blood and normal metabolism of nutrients.
- Iodine is an essential element necessary for the functioning of the thyroid gland and the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
- Molybdenum is an antioxidant that protects cells from aging.
- B-carotene – this is an orange pigment from the group of carotenoids. It is a provitamin of vitamin A and a natural antioxidant. In the body, it is converted into vitamin A according to needs (vitamin A is important for maintaining healthy vision, skin and nails, strengthening the immune system, reproduction and growth. It contributes to maintaining the good condition and elasticity of the skin).
- Lutein – Lutein plays a role in protection against photooxidation because it contributes to protecting the structure of the eye from the harmful effects of sunlight and maintaining good vision.
- Lycopene – lycopene is a bright red pigment and the most potent antioxidant among carotenoids. It is present in the body in the bloodstream, liver, lungs, prostate and skin. It contributes to the maintenance of a good condition of blood vessels and the heart (because it contributes to the reduction of the formation of LDL-cholesterol, which plays a key role in the development and progression of arteriosclerosis). It also contributes to maintaining the proper function of the prostate. B-carotene, lycopene and lutein together are bioflavonoids, represent natural antioxidants and contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress caused by the harmful effects of UV radiation.
- Bioflavonoids – also known as vitamin P. They include a large number of plant metabolites that exhibit strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Bioflavonoids contribute to maintaining the health of venous blood flow and improving microcirculation.