In the fifth part of our series “Vitamins and Supplements” we are again going to discuss a variety of Supplements. This time, the supplements included are either herbal like Green Tea extract or natural like the other included in the upcoming list. Supplements help adults to improve their physical health and their overall lifestyle. Supplements play a vital role in the prevention of various diseases throughout your life. Let’s take a look at this part’s five new supplements with their importance and uses.
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Conjugated Linoleic acid is a component of fatty acids. It is found in major dietary sources such as beef and dairy products.
Importance:
- Increases the metabolic rate which helps athletes and adults
- Enhances the growth of muscles
- Enhances the immune system’s ability to function properly
Use:
- Helps to reduce high blood pressure
- Lowers cholesterol and body fat in adults
- Lowers the resistance to insulin
- Green Tea Extract: Made from Camellia sinensis plant; Green Tea, is prepared by pan-frying and steaming the leaves before drying them.
Importance:
- Helps to improve thinking and mental alertness
- Helps to improve the overall health
- Enhances brain functionality
Use:
- Lowers the cholesterol levels and burns fats to improve physical performance
- Lowers the risk for various types of Cancer
- Kills bacteria to improve dental health
- Caffeine: Caffeine is a chemical and a central nervous system stimulant most commonly found in beverages such as tea, coffee and cola.
Importance:
- Helps to improve mental alertness
- Increases the Dopamine levels to increase productivity
- Helps to improve endurance of muscles
Use:
- Provides pain relief from headaches
- Delays and prevents Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
- Fish Oil: Fish Oil as the name suggests, is obtained from either eating fish or by taking supplements. It is a type of Omega 3 fatty acid, whose deficiency is a strong cause for death.
Importance:
- Helps to improve the overall health
- Works as a supplement to prevent Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency
Use:
- Lowers anxiety and depression levels
- Reduces the risk to various types of Cancer
- Helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases
- Coenzyme Q-10: A vitamin like substance; Coenzyme Q-10, is found throughout the body especially in liver, heart, pancreas and kidneys. It is consumed from seafood and meats in small amounts.
Importance:
- Supports the proper functioning of heart muscle
- Improves sperm motility in men
Use:
- Reduces the severity of migraine headaches
- Lowers fat and cholesterol levels
- Helps to maintain circulatory health
