Liquid vitamins can still be a novelty to many. Mostly to those who were experiencing difficulties swallowing many pills and began their search for alternatives. The powdered form might be one of them. However, we all know the struggle of dissolving them in water or other beverages. At this point, we reach for liquid vitamins. No problematic swallowing, no impossible dissolving. Simply, open the container, pour your desired amount into a spoon and consume with convenience.
The organic compounds are needed to sustain life. Some of us have more deficiencies than others and need a higher dose. Different compounds have different roles and are needed in different quantities. We know 13 kinds of them. Some are water-soluble. Some of them are fat-soluble. The latter is easier to store for our bodies. We differentiate between the organic compound which contains carbon and an essential nutrient that our bodies cannot produce enough of and we need to get it from food or supplements.
The Vitamins
The above description is certainly about vitamins. Here are the different types of vitamins:
Vitamin A - also known as Retinol. The deficiency may cause an eye disorder. Good sources for vitamin A are kale or spinach.
Vitamin B - Thiamine. The lack of this compound may cause Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Eat a lot of eggs, liver, kale, sunflower seeds to boost your intake.
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin. If you don't have enough of it, it may cause ariboflavinosis. Get your vitamin B2 from bananas, asparagus, fish and meat.
Vitamin B3 - Niacin. The deficiency may cause pellagra, with symptoms of diarrhea and mental disturbance. Eat a lot of liver, heart, kidney, chicken, beef or tuna to make sure your body has enough of this compound.
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid. Lack of it may cause paresthesia. Meats and whole-grains have a lot of vitamin B5.
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine. Deficiency may cause anemia, peripheral neuropathy or damage to parts of the nervous system other than the brain and spinal cord. Eat a lot of vegetables and nuts to get your vitamin B6 portion.
Vitamin B7 - Biotin. Deficiency may cause dermatitis or enteritis. Egg yolk or liver are the best sources.
Vitamin B9 - Folic Acid. During pregnancy, the deficiency of this compound is linked to birth defects. Pregnant women should definitely increase their intake for the entire year before becoming pregnant. Eat a lot of leafy vegetables, legumes, liver, and seeds.
Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin. Deficiency may cause megaloblastic anemia. Vegans are advised to take B12 supplements as the best sources include poultry, eggs, dairy products, and fish.
Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid. Your immune system booster. Eat fruits and vegetables to get your vitamin C.
Vitamin D - Ergocalciferol. Deficiency of it may cause softening of the bones. Make sure to get as much as possible of sunlight exposure. Fatty fish and eggs also have a lot of it.
Vitamin E - Tocopherols. More studies need to be performed to find the deficiency symptoms. Kiwi fruits, almonds, avocado, eggs, milk, and nuts have a lot of vitamin E
Vitamin K - Phylloquinone. Deficiency may cause bleeding diathesis. Leafy green vegetables will be the best source for you.
It is a lot. But please don't get discouraged. You don't have to take 13 different types of supplements in order to keep your vitamins balanced. The best liquid supplements will provide all of them in one serving. Moreover, they should include minerals, (potassium, copper, calcium, zinc, magnesium, selenium or chromium) amino acids, (building blocks of protein and muscle tissue) fatty-acids, ( bad ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is one of the reasons why our bodies are prone to many diseases) and collagen ( it provides your skin with structure and strengthens your bones).
Conclusion
Liquid vitamins can benefit your health in many ways. We are living in times where the food quality is very questionable. Sometimes it is difficult to even determine the food origin. Lack of exercise, bad eating habits or a sedentary lifestyle can cause certain deficiencies in our bodies. In order to stay healthy, we need to provide our systems with vitamins and minerals. We highly encourage you to discuss it with your primary care physician. It is recommended to perform deep analysis at least once a year. Furthermore, the US National Library of Medicine (PubMed) is offering a variety of research and studies for free. You can visit the link below:
Stay Healthy,
Bogdana Liquid Vitamins Team