Vitamins, Herbs, & Nutritional Supplements. By: Chasity Bundy

Vitamins There are many different kinds of vitamins, each providing nutrients that support the body functions for optimum health. Vitamins can be found in foods that are in a balanced diet meeting the daily recommended by the USDA. For individuals who lack the recommended intake of vitamins found in foods, vitamin supplements can be purchased. Often when someone has a vitamin deficiency, a physician can recommend particular vitamin(s) to help support better health. Even though each vitamin is necessary, often medical professionals prefer that vitamins are received through foods over supplements if possible.

Vitamins Vitamins A, B1, B12, B6, C, D, E, & K Biotin Calcium, Choline, Chromium, Copper Fluoride, Folate Iodine, Iron Magnesium, Multivitamin Niacin Pantothenic, Phosphorus, Potassium Riboflavin Selenium Thiamin Zinc https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-VitaminsMinerals/ This link list each vitamin and provides information fact sheets for each vitamin and what foods it can be found in.

Do Herbs play a role in Fitness? Herbs are often thought of in relation to healing and medicine but not always linked to fitness, here are a few important ones to consider.

Benefits of Herbs in Fitness Check out this link for the top 10 Herbs in fitness, three of which are listed below: https://www.holistichealthherbalist.com/herbs-for-fitness/ Ginseng Morinda Root Green Tea Supports the metabolism of lactic acid Enhances reaction time Supports stamina Supports endurance Jing tonic Supports mental clarity Supports cardio health Supports metabolism Supports cardiovascular health Maintain and increase muscle mass Helps to boosts energy

Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance This link below has information for professionals on supplements for exercise and athletic performance. It provides detailed information on ingredients, offers information on banded ingredients, regulations and risks, as well as safety tips. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Exer ciseAndAthleticPerformance- HealthProfessional/ The below link has information for consumers on supplements for exercise and athletic performance. It has information such as ingredients, risks and other helpful tips https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Exer ciseAndAthleticPerformance- Consumer/

it’s important for professional’s to know and understand supplements completely. knowing and understand the risk of medication interactions, what each product does and the benefits for individuals can help to offer assistance in answering clients questions, as well as knowing what is best for them.

Creatine Creatine is a popular supplement used by athletes and body builders. This supplement while not banded by the FDA is not recommended by majority of sports physicians without further research. The research on this supplement is lacking to say if it is actually effective or if it has major health risk. Click the link below: http://wellnessproposals.com/fitness/handouts/supplements-vitamins/creatine_creates_a_sensation.pdf

Vitamins, Herbs, & Nutritional Supplements Fitness is more than physical,, it’s also mental and emotional. Nutrition through a balanced diet is a must, and knowing what vitamins, herbs and Supplements are best for each individual is a great tool to help aid in personal fitness goals.

References: US Department of Health and Human Services https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list- VitaminsMinerals/ Holistic Health Herbalist https://www.holistichealthherbalist.com/ Wellness Proposals http://wellnessproposals.com/wellness- library/