5 Supplements Active People Should Be Taking Supplement Advantages Selenium Supports thyroid for metabolic processes Supports immune system Calcium and Vitamin D Important for facilitating muscle contraction Support bone health - increase in bone mineral density Note: Calcium requires vitamin D for adequate absorption Vitamin C Antioxidant Helps neutralize damage to cells and speed up recovery B...
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Medication Nutrient Depletion Ace- Inhibitors (Lisinopril, Benazapril) Zinc Metformin B12, Folic Acid Statin Medications (ex: Atorvastatin- Lipitor, Simvastatin- Zocor) Coenzyme Q10, Vitamins A, D, E, K Birth Control Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folic AcidTen Commonly Taken Nutrient Depleting Prescription Medications Levothyroxine Zinc Corticosteroids Calcium,...
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6 Hair Vitamins that you probably weren’t aware of: Vitamin A Vitamin A helps skin glands make sebum, sebum has two roles- to moisturize our scalp and to keep our hair healthy! Vitamin A is also an antioxidant. There are two kinds of vitamin A- retinoids and beta carotenes. Some sources of retinoids (mostly from animals)- eggs, shrimp, fish, butter Some sources of beta carotenes...
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