Most of the common mistakes of the people are that they do
not know the differences of vitamins and phytonutrients. They always say “I
have multi vitamins and it has everything in it” or “I have Centrum and it has Vitamins from A to Z” and most
people claimed that they don’t need anymore of that phytonutrients since their
multi vitamins has EVERYTHING it and it will keep them healthy. So, here is the
difference between these two commonly-confused compounds and detail the
importance of each.
VITAMINS: It is derived from the word “vitamine” which means
“vital to life”. By definition, vitamins are substances that are need for life.
So what are the functions of the vitamins then?
Vitamins1. They are essential for the normal growth and
development of our body. These vitamins must also be consumed in adequate
amounts to support normal body functions throughout the lifespan. The Food and
Drug Administration determines the recommended daily amount of vitamins that
should be eaten each day (That is why our parents always told us when we are
little to “EAT YOUR VEGETABLES AND FRUITS BECAUSE IT IS NUTRITIOUS AND HAS LOTS
OF VITAMINS FOR YOU TO BECOME STRONGER AND TALLER WHEN YOU GROW UP”.
2. Vitamins are required by our body to keep it healthy and
strong ( This is one of the reason why professional athletes and body builders
and have a strict diet during competition, they choose, a diet consists of
different vegetables and fruits that contains different class of vitamins.
3. Vitamins play a role in all of our body’s metabolic
processes and the areas of health that they support are:
• Vitamin A: vision, skin, hair, bones, immunity
• Vitamin C: antioxidant
• Vitamin D: bones, teeth
• Vitamin E: antioxidant
• Vitamin K: blood clotting
• B vitamins including B-6, B-12, folate, thiamine,
riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and biotin: energy production, red blood
formation, nervous system
A deficiency in any one of these vitamins can result in poor
health. For example, if any of these vitamins are eaten in adequate amounts,
but Vitamin A intake is low, night blindness and lowered immunity may be the
result.
Some facts about vitamins are:
1. Our body cannot produce most of the vitamins so we need
to ingest it through foods or food supplements (vitamins pills).
2. Deficiencies of the vitamins can caused immediate
detrimental effects ( You will experienced more leg cramps if you are low in
potassium, that’s is why banana will relieve you from leg cramps and prevent
leg cramps)
To summarize: we need vitamins to maintain normal functions
in our body and for our daily activities like standing, walking, running balance,
vision, energy release and many more.
PHYTO-NUTRIENTS
The prefix “Phyto” is from the Greek and
means plant, and it is used because Phytonutrients are compounds found ONLY in
PLANTS (Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, etc) that have been shown to be necessary
for sustaining human life and improve human Health.
Phytonutrients contain disease-preventing
compounds that strengthen immunity and offer anti-aging benefits. The specific
effects of phyto-nutrients in the body vary tremendously, ranging from
antioxidants to hormone metabolism to anti-carcinogen activity.
Phytonutrients are categorized based on their structure or
their function. The major classes of phytonutrients classes are:
Indoles
The indoles are found in foods that contain high vitamin C
levels. Indoles work in synergy with vitamin C to offer many health benefits
including anti-carcinogenic effects, inhibition of free radical activity,
aiding in hormonal balance, and enhancing cell nourishment.
Phenols
Examples of phenols include resveratrol and isoflavones.
Phenols serve to prevent oxidative damage from free radicals. They also have a
strong protective role in the cardiovascular system including lowering blood
pressure, clot formation, and vascular inflammation. The isoflavones have been
shown to reduce the risk for osteoporosis, cancer, and heart disease.
Phytosterols
Phytosterols are found in green and yellow vegetables. Their
primary function is to block cholesterol absorption and to rid the body of
extra cholesterol, both of which may help reduce risk of cardiovascular
disease. Phytosterols are also strong anti-carcinogens, especially helpful in
the prevention of prostate, colon, and breast cancer.
Terpenes
Terpenes are found in green fruits and vegetables as well as
in soy products and grains. Terpenes are strong antioxidants that protect
against free radical proliferation and tumor growth. Beta-carotene is a terpene
that reduces the risk of macular degeneration and various cancers including
lung, colorectal, breast, uterine and prostate
Thiols
Thiols are found in onions, garlic, and cruciferous
vegetables. The thiols also prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. Thiols
can also inhibit the activity of toxins produced by certain bacteria.
So, To fight the diseases like flu, cancer, diabetes,
arthritis, stroke, high blood pressure etc. and for longer life….You need
Phytonutrients everyday.
Alliance in Motion Global C247 and Complete Phyto Energizer gives you all the above.
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