This blog post will walk you through: what are some good vitamins to take daily.
1. Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium, which is important for bone health. Living in wintery locations with little sunlight, working an office 9 to 5 life, and applying sunscreen (which blocks vitamin D synthesis) makes getting vitamin D hard. Pro-tip: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that children 1-13 years of age and adults 19-70, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, get 600 IU of vitamin D per day.
Older adults should get 800 IU.
What Vitamins Should You Take Daily?
It is estimated that about half of American adults take some type of vitamin or mineral supplement. “People might take supplements if they know they’re missing a certain food group,” says Patton.
Some people may have a true deficiency.”
Everyone’s vitamin needs are different, so it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor or registered dietitian before starting to take supplements. Vitamins and minerals that are needed in larger doses are measured in milligrams and those that the body needs less of are measured in micrograms. Each vitamin and mineral has a specific RDA.
Vitamin Overview And Recommended Intakes
Vitamins are divided into 2 categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble. The water-soluble vitamins consist of eight B vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin), as well as vitamin C Vitamins A, D, E, and K are considered fat-soluble vitamins.
Depending on their age and health status, women and teens have differing daily vitamin needs. Here are the recommendations for water-soluble vitamin intake for women Here are the recommendations for fat-soluble vitamin intake for women
Do You Need A Supplement?
Most healthy people don’t need one. But some folks may need extra help, says Jerlyn Jones, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Talk to your doctor if you:
Are or might get pregnant.
You may not get enough iron from food, especially if you get morning sickness. And all women who are pregnant, or trying to be, should take folic acid. Prenatal vitamins give you “an extra cushion of safety,” says Van Horn.
Care for a young child. Infants and children may need help getting vitamin D and iron. It’s harder to get some nutrients, like vitamin B12 or calcium, if you leave out certain food groups.
Are older than 50. Your body starts to absorb less of vitamins D and B12 as you get older. After you reach middle age, you may need to take extra steps to get enough.
Your gut may not absorb nutrients as well. Have certain genetic or health conditions. You may have trouble absorbing nutrients if you hav.