Nutrients are key to the creation and preservation of healthy cells. Calcium and vitamin D help protect the skeletal system, produce folic acid, and maintain new cells, while vitamin A helps to preserve a healthy immune system and vision.
Note that many vitamins have a variety of positive effects throughout the body. This is because of the body’s interconnected makeup. The human body’s biological functions are all intertwined, and modern medicine – as advanced as it is – can sometimes overlook the importance of these correlated systems.
The real power of supplements has yet to be fully understood via placebo-controlled, randomized trials. However, initial studies have started to show some incredible benefits: vitamin D has been recognized as a strong defense against depression, diabetes and the common cold, while Omega-3 fatty acids reputedly show potential for warding off strokes.
The following PDF delves deeper into the potential health benefits of supplements.