Vitaplen Frequently Asked Questions

How critical is the role of Vitaplen for Nutrition?

Everyone is aware that vitamins play a vital role in the health and well being of our bodies. Vitamins are needed in small amounts for regulating our metabolisms, ensuring proper growth and our overall physical well being. Since our bodies cannot produce vitamins we must obtained them through our diet. Unfortunately since our earth is changing so drastically in recent years studies have shown that we cannot rely simply on the foods we eat for all of our nutritional needs and for this reason it is highly recommended that we complete our diets with nutritional supplements.

The word Vitamin is made up of two words "Vital" and "Amine" and this is so because vitamins are essential for life and were first thought to be amines. Vitamins are organic compounds but not all of them are, in fact, amines. An organic compound is recognized as a vitamin if there are deficiencies in the body when it is lacking in a person's diet. There are a number of different vitamins that are crucial to our well-being with 13 major ones. These vitamins can be acquired in a wide range of different foods and each one has a very specific role to play in keeping our bodies healthy. Without them many of the biochemical processes that take place within our cells would not be able to happen.

Some vitamins can be stored in the body when they are in excess such as the vitamins A, D, E and K. This storage in possible because they are fat-soluble and can be stored in our body fat. Other vitamins such as the B group and the ever-famous vitamin C are water-soluble and cannot be stored in our bodies, which is why we need to make sure that we get enough every day from our meals or through supplements.

Knowing how many vitamins are needed in a person's diet vary according to each individual. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) charts the percentage of each vitamin that we require every day. Naturally this chart covers most people but does not include those with higher needs such as people who are battling an illness, which play sports or pregnant or nursing women. Children also have a greater need for nutrients than adults do simply because of their rapid growth and development.

What are the roles of individual vitamins in Vitaplen for our bodies?

  Well, let's start with the first letter of the alphabet - A. Vitamin A is essential for healthy growth and development, the maintenance of strong bones, teeth and membranes, good vision - especially at night and for protecting the body and specifically the skin from infections.  

Vitamin A is found in some animal meat but can also be found in colorful fruits and vegetables and leafy greens. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and it is the reason why they are attributed to good eyesight. Vitamin A is stored in the liver and can provide the body with the necessary amounts for a few months. It is easy to obtain the required intake through a healthy and well-balanced diet.

The Vitamin B group is made up of different B vitamins that each have their own role to play in our bodies but work together as a whole and are normally found together in foods. The following is a list of the all the B vitamins and their function in our bodies:

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - vital in breaking down foods and aiding in the release of energy

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - releases energy from foods for healthy skin, eyes and growth

Niacin (Vitamin B3) - helps in the maintenance of healthy nervous and digestive systems

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - vital for the production of antibodies

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) - essential for healthy skin, muscles, blood and nervous system

Folic Acid - crucial in the formation of new body cells and healthy blood cells

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) - vital in the formation of healthy red blood cells

Biotin - needed for healthy skin and hair and for releasing energy from carbohydrates and fats

Vitamin C is essential for our bodies to produce collagen, connective tissue and protein fibers, which make our teeth, gums, muscles, blood vessels and skin strong. It also helps our immune system fight infection by boosting the white blood cells. Fruits and vegetables are the main source of vitamin C.  

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and so is essential for strong and healthy bones. Vitamin D is not found in many foods but unlike other vitamins, our bodies can produce vitamin D with exposure to sunlight.

Vitamin E is called an antioxidant because it helps protect cells from damage. It is commonly found in vegetable oils, margarine, wheatgerm, most nuts and leafy green vegetables.

Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting, wound healing and for proper bone formation. The best source of vitamin K is green, leafy vegetables and but it can also be produce by bacteria in our intestines.

Vitamins are an essential part of our lives and it is common sense that if we are deficient in one or more of them that we should be using nutritional supplements to make up the balance of what we require.

What about Athletes?

Fitness Buffs and athletes have a greater need for proper nutrition than the general population. Some athletes - especially teenagers do not eat enough to compensate for their enormous caloric expenditure. Not eating enough while on a training or fitness regime will lead to fatigue and will prevent you from reaching your full potential.

Those who want to win will plan on eating healthy foods and supplementing their diets with the right nutritional supplements to ensure that they are not nutrient deficient in any way. Along with eating the right meals, a serious athlete will also want to drink plenty of water. The combination of a well-balanced diet and an ample intake of water will turn your body into an energy efficient machine that will enhance your athletic talents and help you gain more strength, power and endurance for training. It is also important to individualize your diet according to your unique condition and needs - age, size, physical condition and the type of sport you engage in.  

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