5 essential vitamins women must include in their daily wellness routine
Published on Feb 22, 2024 12:52 PM IST
- Women's nutritional needs differ from men due to their unique biological makeup, making them susceptible to deficiencies. Here are vitamins that can help.
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Published on Feb 22, 2024 12:52 PM IST
"Women need adequate levels of vitamins and other nutrients to function effectively in their day-to-day lives. Vital vitamins A, B, C, D, and E are highly crucial for women to maintain overall health and wellness. To maintain optimal levels of these essential vitamins, women can include plant-based nutritional supplements in their daily diet," says Dr. Chetan Savaliya, Director of Satvam Nutrition. (Freepik)
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Vitamin A: It plays a crucial role in vision function, immune system development, and optimal reproductive health. It aids egg development in women and boosts growth and development through cellular division. (Freepik)
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B Vitamins (B3, B6, B9, B12): Vitamin B3 aids cell development and function, helps create and repair DNA and damaged brain cells. It also converts nutrients into energy. Vitamin B6 helps prevent and treat anaemia in women. It reduces the symptoms of PMS and treats gestational nausea. Vitamin B9 is a vital vitamin for pregnant women. It aids DNA and RNA formation, that are the building blocks of cells. Vitamin B12 is vital for cognitive development and optimal nervous system function. It is associated with the prevention of major issues in conception and birth. B12 also helps with the formation of red blood cells and prevention of anaemia in women. (Unsplash)
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Vitamin C: It plays a crucial role in offering enhanced wellness to pregnant and lactating women. It is a powerful antioxidant that facilitates growth and development, repairs bones, teeth, and tissues. It also helps boost immune system and keeps the blood vessels, skin, and ligaments healthy. (Unsplash)
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Vitamin D: It is essential to reduce the chances of premature birth and maternal blood pressure in pregnant women. It improves bone health, balances hormones, boosts the immune system, and aids the reproductive system to function effectively. (Unsplash)
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Published on Feb 22, 2024 12:52 PM IST