Vitamins and health products

The main purpose of vitamins and minerals in the human body is to serve as the main components of enzymes and coenzymes. Enzymes are molecules involved in speeding up chemical reactions necessary for the functioning of the human body. Coenzymes are molecules that aid enzymes in their chemical reactions. Enzymes and coenzymes work together, bringing molecules together and breaking them apart by establishing or breaking chemical bonds that connect molecules. One of the key concepts in nutritional medicine is to provide the necessary enzyme support or to ensure that nutrients allow the enzymes of a particular tissue to function at their optimal levels.

Most enzymes are composed of protein with an essential mineral and possibly a vitamin. If an enzyme is missing an essential mineral or vitamin, it will not be able to function properly. After providing the required mineral through diet or nutritional composition, the enzyme can perform vital functions. For example, zinc is required for an enzyme that activates vitamin A in the visual process. Without the zinc in the enzyme, vitamin A cannot be converted to its active form. This deficiency can lead to what is known as hemeralopia. By supplying an enzyme with zinc, we enable it to perform vital functions.

For optimal health, it is absolutely essential to take a high quality multivitamin and mineral supplement. A high quality complex supplement guarantees optimal levels of vitamins and minerals. Your body needs all the important building blocks to maintain health. The following guidelines will help you achieve your optimal intake range and guide you when choosing a high quality complex supplement. (Note that different vitamins and minerals are measured in different units. IU = international units; mg = milligrams, μg = micrograms.)