Ask almost any woman, and she’ll say she’s busier than ever. She may even say she is too occupied to eat correctly and therefore, she feels run down and stressed. Fear not; retailers can help women supplement their demanding lifestyles with aid from a slide show provided by Marie Claire.
Marie Claire offers seven supplements for women who are constantly on the go, explains what ailments they address, and offers tips on choosing a quality product.
Iron is good for women who are tired all the time, according to the article, because when ion is low, the body has less haemoglobin, less oxygen and less energy. Menstruation and a diet lacking in red meat can increase the case of iron deficiency. It noted women need to take an iron supplement for at least six month to build up the body's stores.
Ladies who work indoors may need extra vitamin D because it’s produced when the body is exposed to sunlight. The article recommended taking a supplement with 1,000 IU a day and getting 10 to 15 minutes of unblocked sunlight a few times a week. For those who are never in the sun, it said a supplement of 2,000 IU a day is better. It said to look for vitamin D3 supplements in health-food stores.
Caricol, which is a branded liquid supplement derived from organic papaya fruit, is good for digestive issues, noted the article. Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which can help reduce constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and bloating.
The article recommended omega-3 fatty acids supplements for women who don’t eat oily fish because they help regulate hormones, which can protect against cancer, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and weight gain. It recommended staying away from cheap products because they may be full on unhealthy containments.
During that horrible time of the month, the article said the herb Vitex agnus-castus “can work wonders” against PMS symptoms, such as anxiety, water retention and mood swings. It said it’s best to take 40 mg of dried herb or 40 drops of concentrated liquid extract a day
For those women who want to “glow with health,” it suggested magnesium. It said modern farming practices reduced magnesium levels from our soil, and cooking high-magnesium foods such as green, leafy vegetables often destroys what's left. To get enough of this mineral, it recommended eating nuts and dark chocolate, but said even with those in the diet, most women are deficient. Along with a multivitamin that contains magnesium, it recommended 400 mg in an additional supplement.
Besides for the earlier mention of papain, the article said other digestive enzymes are good for women prone to bloating. Stress, rushing meals and undiagnosed food sensitivities can make it hard for the body to break food down into the small particles needed to effectively extract nutrients, noted the article, so enzymes can help.
Lastly, it said probiotics help boost immune systems because diarrhea, antibiotics and a high-sugar diet deplete the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. This means “bad” bacteria can invade the body’s defenses causing illness. Although many yogurts contain a good amount of probiotics, the article said, women should watch out for the high sugar content of these products. Probiotics can also be found in pill form, it said.