what vitamins and minerals are important to women health ?
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Maintaining a healthy diet is very important to lead a healthy life. Compared to men, the shortage of required vitamins and minerals are most commonly seen in women. It is mainly because a female body undergoes many internal hormonal variations during menstruation, pregnancy etc. So more care has to be taken by females to maintain a healthy body. Studies have shown that women are prone to health disorders like heart attack, anxiety and depression.TRANSCRIPT
WHAT VITAMINS AND MINERALS ARE
IMPORTANT TO WOMEN HEALTH ?
WHY WOMAN HEALTH IS MORE CONCERNED ?
Even though we take our daily food, there will be some failings in the sufficient nutrients needed for the body. Compared to men, this shortage of required vitamins and minerals are most commonly seen in women. It is mainly because a female body undergoes many internal hormonal variations during menstruation, pregnancy etc. So more care has to be taken in order to maintain a healthy body.
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HEALTH RISKS ! Studies have shown that women
are prone to health conditions like heart attack, anxiety and depression. It's commonly seen that the female body undergoes many severe health issues like breast cancer, cervical cancer, menopause during an age period of 35-50. This is because of the shortcomings of vitamins and minerals in the diet.
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ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Calcium - intake of calcium supplements could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Absence of sufficient amounts of calcium reduces the bone density and in further age it leads to frequent and regular joint pain.Major source : Dairy products, cereals, beans, leafy vegetables, almonds etc Vitamin D - Vitamin D is capable of boosting bone health and keeps the body strong from diseases like cancer and cardiovascular problems. Major source : cereals, juices, salmon etc. Also sunlight possesses vitamin D which is good for skin health.
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Iron - As women's undergo menstruation and delivery of a baby, there is loss of blood which leads to the possibility of lesser count in red blood cells. Iron produces healthy red blood cells. Major source : Dark leafy vegetables, eggs, nuts, and meat
Magnesium - Magnesium regulates bone formation, growth and physical development. Including magnesium in the diet helps to maintain blood pressure and blood sugar levels.Major source : Nuts, seeds, whole grains, and spinach . .
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Folate - Intake of folate minerals highly recommended during pregnancy period. Folic acid is a synthetic version of folate that helps the baby develop and reduces the risk of having a baby born with spinal cord problems, like spina bifida.Major sources : dark green leafy vegetables, brown rice, spinach, sprouts, broccoli, green beans and potatoes.
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vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 helps your body make red blood cells and keeps the brain and nervous system healthy. Deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to experience confusion, agitation or hallucinations.Major source : meats, fish, dairy products and eggs.
Fish Oil - Intake of this mineral reduce the risk and symptoms of various disorders, including heart attack, stroke, some cancers and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Nowadays, people are leading a busy hectic lifestyle. Lack of a proper diet without required vitamin and mineral supplements has led to an increase in the number of unhealthy women. Majority of the population gets sick within the age of 35 to 50.
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