Why Do We Need to Take Vitamins?

Recent research is showing us that vitamins and minerals play an important part in helping us live a healthier and longer life. Many of these nutrients encourage greater well being and many more believe they can also act in preventing serious diseases.
It seems that an increasingly larger amount of us feel the need to take vitamin and mineral supplements, in an effort to improve our vitality and general health.
But. having said that, we also need to be watchful and know exactly what to take, what dosage and to consider safety. These are some of the points that are too often overlooked.
Let's face it, modern living takes it toll on our bodies. which inevitably means side-effects. You could give yourself some protection against them by boosting your intake of vitamin and minerals. We only need to take a cursory glance at the encouraging findings on antioxidants like vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene that suggest they offer us a degree of protection from some of the biggest killers, like coronary heart disease.
Like you, I've heard the often repeated advice of eating healthily to get your fair share of those vital nutrients, but even nutritionists are saying this still doesn't ensure you get all of what your body needs. You could also be asking yourself, why do we need vitamins and minerals?
Well, there are all sorts of chemical reactions going on in your body, where vitamins and minerals play a role in, here are just a few:
•releasing energy from food or in the breakdown of fat molecules.
•building strong bones.
•protecting and helping against pollution and stress.
•keeping the skin supple.
Take a quick look at your own diet to see if you're getting sufficient nutrients.