Vitamins and Minerals: Are You Getting What You Need?

Did you know that there are 13 different vitamins that your body requires to thrive? Without a proper nutrient mix, your body can’t perform at its optimal level. Some nutrients are water-soluble and need to be consumed daily, while others are fat-soluble and can be stored in your tissues for at least a few days. This will leave many children and adults relying on all-natural supplements to ensure their ideal nutrient mix.

With more Americans turning to fast foods and processed foods, you may be deficient or near deficient in many essential nutrients. Even if your diet is predominantly whole foods, the nutrient content of many foods is often depleted due to modern farming practices. Daily supplements ensure your body has what it needs—and personalizes your nutrient intake.

What Are The 13 Essential Vitamins?

Award-winning journalist and author of Vitamania: How Vitamins Revolutionized the Way We Think About Food Catherine Price details how there are 13 dietary chemicals (1) we refer to as vitamins that we need to consume regularly. Price provides evidence-based data on how we can obtain these essential nutrients with a well-rounded whole foods diet. If you aren’t willing to give up your processed foods, an herbal supplement may be the right fit for you.

With or without a whole foods diet, you may require organic supplements to obtain essential minerals—of which there are 89. This includes calcium, magnesium, zinc, and more.

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-soluble nutrients are stored in the liver and fatty tissues. They remain in your body for multiple days, weeks, or months.

Vitamin A (retinol) — essential for vision and eye health, bone growth, immunity, skin health, and minimizing the risk for lung and prostate cancer. Foods to eat include carrots, potatoes, orange and yellow squash, and mangoes.
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) — works synergistically to maintain calcium and phosphorus levels for healthy bones and teeth. You can absorb vitamin D with 5 to 30 minutes of sunlight every other day. You can also increase your consumption of fatty fish and fortified milk or cereal.
Vitamin E (tocopherol) — a powerful antioxidant that minimizes cellular damage and helps to maintain vitamin A levels. Foods to eat include sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts, avocado, and seafood.
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) — activates calcium and proteins to minimize bruising and blood clotting. Foods to eat include eggs, milk, spinach, and all leafy green vegetables.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water-soluble nutrients circulate throughout your body for 1 to 2 days before passing through, so you need to consume them more frequently.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) — one of the most powerful nutrient sources for your immunity. It is also beneficial for eye health, antiaging, connective tissue, brain health, and minimizing the risk for a variety of diseases. Foods to eat include all citrus, strawberries, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach.
B1 (thiamine) — essential for converting food into energy and essential for brain function, nerve function, and healthy muscles, hair, skin, and fingernails. Foods to eat include ham, pork chops, brown rice, soymilk, and watermelon.
B2 (riboflavin) — helps power you throughout your day and supports brain health and healthy blood, skin, and hair. Foods to eat include dairy products, meat, leafy greens, and whole grains.
B3 (niacin) — aids in day-to-day endurance and supports healthy skin, blood cells, brain, and nervous system. Foods to eat include meat, fish, whole grains, mushrooms, and peanut butter.
B5 (pantothenic acid) — provides an energy boost and produces lipids, hemoglobin, neurotransmitters, and hormones. Foods to eat include chicken, egg yolks, whole grains, broccoli, tomato, avocado, and mushrooms.
B6 (pyridoxine) — essential for brain health, immune function, creating red blood cells, and producing the mood-boosting hormone serotonin. May decrease the risk of heart disease. Foods to eat include meat, fish, tofu, legumes, bananas, potatoes, and watermelon.
B7 (biotin or vitamin H) — helps convert food into energy, maintain glucose levels, and supports healthy bones and hair. Foods to eat include whole grains, organ meat, egg yolks, soybeans, and fish.
B9 (folate or folic acid) — essential for creating new cells, which is why B9 is best known as a prenatal vitamin. It may also reduce the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and colon cancer.
B12 (cobalamin) — aids in the production of red blood cells, regular cells, and DNA. It protects nerves and nerve growth and lowers the risk of heart disease. Foods to eat include meat, fish, dairy, and fortified cereals.

Universal Additives

Many adults over the age of 30 choose to add the nutritional supplements below to their daily routine:

Daily multi-vitamin — you can find multivitamin supplements for women and men that contain all of the nutrients above, plus the 14 most essential minerals. This includes calcium, chromium, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc)
Fish oil — fish oil, walnuts, and flaxseeds are all high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are essential for heart health, joint health, skin health, and minimizing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and several cancers (2).
Vitamin D — as we age our risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and cancer increases. This has many adults adding supplements to their daily routines.

If you are deficient or near deficient in even one essential nutrient, it can negatively impact your physical, emotional, and mental health. Traditional supplements aren’t your only option, as our natural gummies can help fill your nutrient gaps while personalizing your nutrient intake!

Choose Your Natural Supplements at Wild & Organic

Black Seed Oil Gummies

Our Black Seed Oil Gummies are rich in Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids. Our oils are pressed from the seeds of the beautiful flowers of the Nigella sativa shrub. Also referred to as black cumin, our vegan chews are an antioxidant-rich means of promoting heart health, minimizing food cravings, improving digestion, and promoting healthy skin and hair.

Immune Support Gummies

All antioxidants boost your immunity, but some are more potent than others. Our Immune Support Gummies contain vitamin C, D3, and zinc. Some of our customers take these gummies as a proactive approaches during cold and flu season, while others take them year-round. You can also add it to your routine to aid in recovery when you are sick.

Iodine Gummies

The CDC (3) finds that iodine deficiency is on the rise in the United States. This is important as iodine is essential for proper thyroid function. Our Iodine Gummies are an easy-to-absorb source of iodine, zinc, and selenium. They are also a vegetarian and vegan source of iodine, as both are more likely to be deficient. Vegan supplements are the only thing we sell!

Cardiovascular Support

We offer two different supplements that support cardiovascular health. Our Cardiovascular Support Gummies are formulated with herbs such as hawthorn, green tea, Uva Ursi, and more. They contain heart-healthy vitamin C, B6, and B12.

Our Adrenal Support Gummies are formulated with heart-healthy ashwagandha, rhodiola rosea, holy bail, and astragalus. It contains vitamin C, B6, and B12.

Brain Support Gummies

Our Brain Support Gummies are formulated with vitamin C, B12, ashwagandha, ginkgo biloba, Bacopa, and other brain-healthy ingredients. They are designed to be both a proactive and reactive approach to memory, focus, and clarity. They also work as an adaptogen to help your body manage brain-draining serotonin levels when stressed or anxious.

CoQ10 Gummies

CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that promotes a variety of whole-body benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, increased energy, healthy skin, and joint health. Our CoQ10 Gummies are the easiest way to ensure you get enough of this essential nutrient.

Order Your Organic Gummies Today!

Wild & Organic provides a diverse range of vegan gummies to personalize and support your healthy lifestyle. We use only natural ingredients and fruit extracts to ensure a yummy gummy flavor. We have something for everyone in your family. Browse and buy online today!

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May 31, 2023 Julia Mikhailova 0 comments