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Get to know the vitamins and minerals found in your supplements. I got these information from @unilab_ph.
You can read more from this article: https://www.unilab.com.ph/articles/Recommended-Daily-Intake-of-Common-Vitamins-and-Minerals
Get to know the vitamins and minerals found in your supplements. I got these information from @unilab_ph.
You can read more from this article: https://www.unilab.com.ph/articles/Recommended-Daily-Intake-of-Common-Vitamins-and-Minerals
Sharing is caring, right? I made this thread because taking care of one's health is really important. Btw, I'm a pharmacist. Hihi. 
Vitamin A aka Retinol or beta carotene
- known to promote good eyesight and supports heart, lung, and kidney function
- can be derived from dairy products
- found in vegetables that are yellow or orange in color like carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes
- known to promote good eyesight and supports heart, lung, and kidney function
- can be derived from dairy products
- found in vegetables that are yellow or orange in color like carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes
Vitamin C aka Ascorbic Acid
- an antioxidant that supports collagen production and boosts your immune system
- get your daily dose through healthy ingredients like citrus fruits, vegetables, and supplements
- an antioxidant that supports collagen production and boosts your immune system
- get your daily dose through healthy ingredients like citrus fruits, vegetables, and supplements
Vitamin D aka Calciferol
- known to help with calcium absorption that keeps your teeth and bones strong and healthy
- can be naturally derived from the sun, also known as "sunshine vitamin"
- known to help with calcium absorption that keeps your teeth and bones strong and healthy
- can be naturally derived from the sun, also known as "sunshine vitamin"
Vitamin E aka Alpha-tocopherol
- known antioxidant that is popularly used in beauty products and supplements
- protects you from the effects of free radicals on your body
- can be derived from healthy ingredients like avocados, nuts, and whole grains
- known antioxidant that is popularly used in beauty products and supplements
- protects you from the effects of free radicals on your body
- can be derived from healthy ingredients like avocados, nuts, and whole grains
Note: Free radicals are harmful molecules found in pollution and tobacco smoke that can potentially damage your health.
Calcium
- plays a vital role in bone development
- can be found in dairy products or non-dairy ingredients like spinach and tofu
- plays a vital role in bone development
- can be found in dairy products or non-dairy ingredients like spinach and tofu
Iron
- helps keep your blood healthy and can be commonly found in red meat and leafy green vegetables
- helps keep your blood healthy and can be commonly found in red meat and leafy green vegetables
Zinc
- helps reduce common cold symptoms, accelerates wound healing, and boosts your immune system
- get your daily dose from fortified food like cereals, whole grains, and red meat
- helps reduce common cold symptoms, accelerates wound healing, and boosts your immune system
- get your daily dose from fortified food like cereals, whole grains, and red meat
Here are the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for your vitamins and minerals:
This table was also from the article by @unilab_ph.
Note: mg stands for milligrams and mcg stands for micrograms. Milligram (mg) is 1000 times bigger than microgram (mcg).
This table was also from the article by @unilab_ph.
Note: mg stands for milligrams and mcg stands for micrograms. Milligram (mg) is 1000 times bigger than microgram (mcg).
Note: Taking vitamins is NOT A SUBSTITUTE to taking prescribed medications for your condition and its effects on your overall health may vary. Keep in mind that your doctor will always be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice
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