Why supplements
Steven Gundry once said that getting all of the nutrients you need simply can not be done without supplements. And this is specially true in modern lifestyle.
Human eating habits are changing fast and lot of junk food and packaged food have become day to day part of our eating system. Additional supplements in our daily routine have become critical in our overall growth. This article gives you an insight into the various natural supplements available to us. Try using these natural supplements in your daily routine.
SUPPLEMENTS
-Probiotics- These are good bacteria , help our gut. Help in absorption & fighting infection. Hormonal balance. Some: Kombucha, yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh.
-Vitamin D: for bones, muscles, metabolism, thyroid health.
-Magnesium: for food metabolism, synthsising fatty acids & proteins, convey nerve impulse.
-Bacopa Monnieri: brain tonic, removes brain toxins, help those with depression, memory and concentration issues.
-Proteins: esp vegan protein powder.
-Calcium.
-Carom or Ajwain: digestive & nerve stimulant. Also aids weight loss by taking out toxins from body. For healing painful joints.
-Wintery cherry or Ashwagandha: Best anti aging herb. Improve body, hormone, body composition. Improves stress levels and cortisols.
-Turmeric: Blood purifier, liver detox, anti inflammatory, good for arthritis.
-Zinc: Immunity, good skeleton development, energy metabolism.
-Cardamom or elaichi: tranquilizer, mood elevation
-Cumin or Jeera: digestion /metabolism
-Licorice or mulethi: rejuvenating, reduce acidity, calms mind, supply many essential phytonutrients inc bets-carotene,thymol, phenol, quercetin. Mulethi has expectorant , demulcent, anti inflammatory, anti ulcer, laxative, anti viral, anti fungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti tumor properties.
-Rubia Cordiflia or Manjistha: Blood purifyer, antiinflammatory, liver detox, acne, liver kidney detox.
-Azadirachta Indica NEEM: Blood purifier, detoxifier, skin problems, wound healing, joint & muscle pains.
-Iron
-Vitamin C
-Cinnamon or Dalchini: Anti oxidants, anti inflammatory, help in preventing and curing heart diseases, improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar level.
-Spirulina: An algae rich in anti oxidants, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. Also slows down release of histamine, thus helping those suffering from allergies.
-Glucosamine: found naturally in body as combination of glucose and amino acid-glutamin. It help in cartilage and tissue repair and can alleviate RA & Osteoporosis. For joint protection.
-Basil: Tonic for spirit, mind, body. Reduce stress & anxiety. Improves immunity, lowers cholesterol.
-Sesamine: Sesamine is found in sesame seeds. Antioxidant, anti inflammatory, modulates estrogen receptors and fat burning.
-Moringa or Drum Stick: Strengthens Bone, Augments Immune System, Promotes Gut Health, Regulates Hypertension, Kidney Health, Lowers The Risk Of Cancer, Improves Liver Health, Improves Liver Health, Cures Edema, Fights Infection, Regulates Diabetes, Promotes Good Vision.
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-ASPARAGUS (SHATAVAR /SPARROW GRASS): Asparagus has FOLATE which help to prevent accumulation of amino acid HOMOCYSTEINE in body esp arteries. Homocystein cause artery blockages. Asparagus prevents CAD and strokes.