The ordinary diet contains all the nutrients that people need in their bodies. This is not always possible, however, and then they start to use nutritional supplements to substitute the missing nutrients in their diet. They may do this for two reasons - because they genuinely have a nutrient deficiency, or because they are trying to target a specific nutrient so that they can maximize the effect that it has in their metabolism. Military grade supplements are an option that should definitely be considered.
Soldiers have what is probably the most strenuous occupation physically. Their physical conditioning is second to none. They are trained to operate in practically any environment, under terrible conditions or in threatening situations. As part of the most basic military training, recruits are told to march in excess of 25 miles in a single day, transporting packs of about 50lb. Weaponry weighs more than 10lb per weapon.
This makes the supplements that they use of interest to people in other life situations too. Retail pharmacies only supply ordinary commercial supplements, and these do not necessarily have the same intensity of nutrient presence in them. Their commercial packaging is also expensive and adds to their price.
Choosing which supplement to use involves identifying the targeted nutrient(s) and understanding what you are using it for. There are many options when choosing a supplement, so this needs to be decided beforehand. Using a supplement should also be done sensibly, besides deciding on which one is the most appropriate for your specific purposes.
One of the most commonly targeted vitamins is Vitamin C. There are supplements that only supply this one nutrient, and no other. Scientifically, it's known as ascorbic acid, but this name is never used in its marketing material. There are two reasons why it is used in supplements. The first is the most marketed one, which is its immune function. It defends the body against pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. But it's also a component of tissue structures, where it provides strength.
People whose immune systems are under strain can use Vitamin C to assist their recovery or general functioning. Sickness is the obvious example, but where the diet has been compromised or their living conditions are hostile, they can use this supplement too.
As to tissue growth, Vitamin C can speed up the recovery of wounds in the skin and soft tissue. A Vitamin C supplement is therefore useful at such times. Used in conjunction with Vitamin A (retinol), it is visibly effective for this purpose. Vitamin A taken as a supplement is also good for skin health. It's also used in the retina (the part in the eye's posterior that receives the light) and the liver, but it is a known poison when you overdose on it.
Using a supplement should be just that - supplementary. They should not be relied on as a staple part of the diet. Some nutrients can potentially be taken in overdose amounts, while others start to alter the metabolism over time. Taken for too long, they can cause negative symptoms when they are stopped. The user should never develop dependency on a supplement. They should rather be taken for specific purposes for relatively shorter periods of time.
Soldiers have what is probably the most strenuous occupation physically. Their physical conditioning is second to none. They are trained to operate in practically any environment, under terrible conditions or in threatening situations. As part of the most basic military training, recruits are told to march in excess of 25 miles in a single day, transporting packs of about 50lb. Weaponry weighs more than 10lb per weapon.
This makes the supplements that they use of interest to people in other life situations too. Retail pharmacies only supply ordinary commercial supplements, and these do not necessarily have the same intensity of nutrient presence in them. Their commercial packaging is also expensive and adds to their price.
Choosing which supplement to use involves identifying the targeted nutrient(s) and understanding what you are using it for. There are many options when choosing a supplement, so this needs to be decided beforehand. Using a supplement should also be done sensibly, besides deciding on which one is the most appropriate for your specific purposes.
One of the most commonly targeted vitamins is Vitamin C. There are supplements that only supply this one nutrient, and no other. Scientifically, it's known as ascorbic acid, but this name is never used in its marketing material. There are two reasons why it is used in supplements. The first is the most marketed one, which is its immune function. It defends the body against pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. But it's also a component of tissue structures, where it provides strength.
People whose immune systems are under strain can use Vitamin C to assist their recovery or general functioning. Sickness is the obvious example, but where the diet has been compromised or their living conditions are hostile, they can use this supplement too.
As to tissue growth, Vitamin C can speed up the recovery of wounds in the skin and soft tissue. A Vitamin C supplement is therefore useful at such times. Used in conjunction with Vitamin A (retinol), it is visibly effective for this purpose. Vitamin A taken as a supplement is also good for skin health. It's also used in the retina (the part in the eye's posterior that receives the light) and the liver, but it is a known poison when you overdose on it.
Using a supplement should be just that - supplementary. They should not be relied on as a staple part of the diet. Some nutrients can potentially be taken in overdose amounts, while others start to alter the metabolism over time. Taken for too long, they can cause negative symptoms when they are stopped. The user should never develop dependency on a supplement. They should rather be taken for specific purposes for relatively shorter periods of time.
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