We all know that vitamins are not only useful for the body, but also necessary for its normal functioning and health. Can multivitamin complexes containing artificial vitamins purchased in pharmacies fully replace the natural ones contained in animal and vegetable products?

It has now been proven that only vitamins donated by nature are completely absorbed by the body, since each product has a whole vitamin complex, and biologically active substances - vitamins, and trace elements, are in balanced proportions.

If the body is deficient in one of the vitamins or minerals, then others will be absorbed in insufficient quantities. It is very difficult to observe these proportions in chemically created vitamin complexes, therefore only 25-30% of what is contained in each dragee or capsule is beneficial for the body.

But for a weakened organism, even this amount is enough to make recovery more successful. Therefore, you should not give up vitamin complexes, but it’s better to get vitamins and minerals necessary for youth, health and beauty, from natural products. Most of them are found in fresh vegetables and fruits, seeds and vegetable oils, cold pressed or unrefined.

What vitamins do we need for health and beauty.

In order to avoid early aging of the skin of the face and body, to restore healthy shine and density to the hair, it is necessary to be healthy and balanced so that the products that make up the menu contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

In order for the skin to be young and supple, and our female health to be strong, vitamins A, E, C and B2 are required  which is considered the vitamin responsible for the condition of the skin. Vitamin H (biotin) and vitamin B5, which increases life expectancy, vitamin B6, which improves the condition of the skin and, in particular, the scalp, are also required.

And it is very important, especially for women after 40, that folic acid, vitamin B9, is present in an adequate amount in the body. There is not enough quantity in the products, therefore, my client, a doctor, advised every 3 months, with a course, to take for 10 days pharmacy preparations of folic acid and ascorutin to improve the condition of blood vessels and veins,. And the Aevit complex. But I prefer to get vitamins A and E natural, especially since it’s not difficult at all - the products in which they are contained will be written below.

Of the micronutrients, silicon is the most necessary, especially with acne, selenium and zinc, iron and iodine.

Vitamin A.

This vitamin helps regulate the condition of the skin and vision, the elasticity of veins and blood vessels, urinary tract and bile ducts, i.e. It affects the condition of the liver and the genitourinary system, strengthens the immune system, providing anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.

The deficiency of vitamin A in the body is indicated by impaired vision in the dark, "night blindness", dryness and peeling of the skin, especially on the elbows and knees, cracks appear on the heels and thin dry, "parchment" skin on the hands. As well as frequent skin rashes and the appearance of acne.

Retinol, actually vitamin A, is synthesized from carotene, in our body and in the body of animals, and is present in an approximate ratio of 1: 3. Contained in butter, egg yolks, sour cream and cream, fish liver, kidney and animal liver.

Provitamin A, beta carotene, is found in all yellow and orange fruits and vegetables: carrots and apricots, and is stored in dried apricots, red and yellow bell peppers, pumpkin and pumpkin seeds, and in sunflower seeds.

And also in peas, beans, in cabbage of all kinds, but the greatest content is in broccoli, when they are still ripening. Therefore, it is important to use the youngest plants for salads.

Vitamin B2.

Group B vitamins are important for the body, but vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a vitamin of beauty and youth, it provides elasticity to the skin, slows down the aging process, and also helps to fully assimilate food. All vitamins of this group are interconnected, therefore, a healthy and complete diet is so important.

Vitamin B2 deficiency leads to skin problems, visual impairment, depression and frequent nervous breakdowns, and a decrease in immunity. It is especially important to increase the amount of this vitamin that comes with food, if the herpes virus is often manifested, abscesses or even boils, barley appear.

Symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency are also: wrinkles above the upper lip, wrinkles or cracks in the corners of the lips, redness of the eyelids, burning sensation of the eyeballs, peeling of the skin on the tip of the nose, increased oily hair. Brain function worsens and attention concentration and memory decrease.

Like all B vitamins, vitamin B2 is found in greatest quantities in brewer's yeast, liver of fish and animals, beef, egg yolks, wheat seedlings, cottage cheese, and hard cheese. But green peas, tomatoes, turnips and leeks also contain this vitamin, albeit in smaller quantities.

Vitamin N.

Biotin is necessary for our body to maintain a normal and healthy state of the skin. It is found in large quantities in liver, brewer's yeast, peanuts and dark chocolate. In smaller - in green peas, spinach and tomatoes.

Vitamin B5.

Pantothenic acid prevents aging and sagging skin, allergic reactions, accelerates hair growth and improves the condition of hair follicles. Signs of vitamin B5 deficiency in the body are dull eye color, early gray hair, the appearance of white spots on the body, skin rashes, metabolic disorders.

Contained in kidneys and liver, brewer's yeast, yolk, sour cream, kefir, in hard cheeses and cottage cheese, peanuts. In spring, it is recommended to add fresh radish and carrot tops to salads, and from salads and Chinese cabbage, green onions, parsley and dill, you can cook salads daily. Whole grain cereals, wheat and rye bran, oat granola are also useful.

Vitamin B6.

Not only does the condition of the skin of the body and head depend on whether or not this vitamin (pyridoxine) is present in the body, but also what weight you have. Vitamin B6 helps fight overweight, promotes intensive burning of fats in the body, and regulation of metabolism.

In order to make your weight optimal, American nutritionists recommend drinking half a glass of water with 1 tsp every morning. natural apple cider vinegar and eat 3-4 tbsp. flaxseed steamed overnight. And a small portion of a salad of fresh vegetables seasoned with 1 tbsp. soybean oil. This breakfast contains an increased amount of pyridoxine. You can cook such breakfasts for several months, alternating from with cheese-fruit breakfasts or yolk-cheese.

Vitamin B9.

Folic acid, or "female vitamin" is necessary for us not only for beauty, but also for our female health. Vitamin B9 is involved in the synthesis of protein molecules, helps to prolong the youth of not only the skin of the face and body, but also of the hair.

It is found in brewer's yeast, leafy vegetables of a dark green color, in white cabbage and broccoli, avocado, oranges and strawberries. Therefore, in my winter gathering of herbs, which I prefer instead of tea, I add dried strawberries and strawberry leaves.

Vitamin E.

Tocopherol has a complex effect on the body, provides us with energy and a positive mood. But the most important function of vitamin E on our body, on which the beauty and youth of our skin depends, is to ensure the normal state of cell membranes, because the functioning of cells and body tissues depends on them.

Contained in vegetable oils: unrefined sunflower, olive, soy, and linseed. The largest amounts are in the yolks and liver, whole grains of cereals and seedlings, peanuts, bran, and broccoli. In small quantities - in the tops of carrots and celery, asparagus.

To ensure the full assimilation of vitamin E, it is necessary to combine the products in which it is contained with products containing vitamin C and A: carrots, cabbage, leafy greens, butter, lemon juice.

Vitamin C.

Everyone knows that vitamins C, A and E are powerful antioxidants. Scientists have proven that the aging process is associated, in particular, with the fact that free radicals accumulate in the body, the action of which is destructive to the body. The residual amount of antioxidant vitamins in food binds free radicals and prevents the appearance of new ones.

The daily dose of vitamin C is approximately 200 mg, but the amount necessary for health and beauty increases with illness if you smoke or like coffee and drink more than 3 cups per day if the body is forced to fight a viral infection. Vitamin C is responsible for the metabolism in the body, supports the elasticity of blood vessels, and prevents intoxication of the body.

Sources of vitamin C are also familiar to you: citrus fruits and all fresh vegetables and fruits, berries, herbs.

Medicinal herbs are sources of vitamin C and trace elements.

Multivitamin herbs that contain a significant amount of vitamin C include: rosehip, dioica nettle, which also helps to regulate the metabolism and contains useful trace elements: copper, manganese and iron, as well as phytoncides, which have a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora.

When vitamin C hypovitaminosis is taken, infusions of leaves and roots of dandelion, large plantain, goose cinquefoil - indispensable for diseases of the thyroid gland, field horsetail, which contains a significant amount of vitamin C, micro and macro elements, in particular silicon, and has a general strengthening effect, helps to reduce edema of cardiac and renal origin, regulates metabolism.

But the largest amount of natural vitamin C contains inconspicuous grass - knotweed or mountaineer bird, the content of ascorbic acid in knotweed is even greater than in lemons. It also contains carotene and silicic acid. Highlander bird helps to regulate the metabolism in the body, due to the content of silicon and vitamin C, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, has anti-inflammatory effect.

Infusion of the mountaineer bird with vitamin deficiency and general fatigue and weakness:

2 tbsp dry grass or 3-4 stalks of fresh grass, plucked during flowering, steam 0.5 l. boiling water for 1 hour. Strain and take 0.5 cups 3 times a day half an hour after eating.

Horsetail infusion of field strengthening action:

2 tbsp chopped herbs to steam 1 liter. boiling water, insist 40-50 minutes, strain and take a quarter cup 3-4 times a day.

Vitamin drink with vitamin deficiency from medicinal herbs.

3 tbsp chopped dry rose hips or slightly crushed fresh fruits, 1 tbsp. Highlander bird, dry grass or 2-3 stalks of fresh, 1 tbsp. dry nettle leaves or 3-4 fresh leaves, a little oregano or mint.

Brew a mixture of herbs in a 1.5 liter thermos overnight. Instead of tea during the day, drink a glass after a meal, 3-4 times a day. The course is 10 days, a break for a week and you can repeat 3-4 courses.

Infusion of roots and leaves of dandelion as a prophylactic.

Grind the dry roots and leaves of dandelion, pour 1 tbsp overnight. 0.5 l of cold water. In the morning, bring to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Cool and strain, take a quarter of Art. 3-4 times a day. The dandelion contains vitamins C and B2, A and P, bitterness. The infusion has a general strengthening effect, acts as a choleretic and mild laxative, and regulates blood sugar.

Trace elements for beauty and health.

Iron is part of hemoglobin, its insufficient amount negatively affects both the whole organism, causing fatigue and general weakness, pallor of the skin, and blood composition: all blood diseases are associated with iron deficiency in the body.

For girls and women, this is especially true: during menstruation, you need to increase the number of products containing this macrocell in your menu. Prolonged strict diets also lead to iron deficiency in the body.

Sources are kidneys and yolks, beef and veal, liver, all green vegetables and greens, beet and carrot tops, watercress, spinach, dried fruits, beans, sprouted cereal seeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Pomegranates and whole grain cereals are also recommended, especially buckwheat, bran. Hematogen and special syrups containing iron in easily digestible form will help restore iron levels. But it is better to prefer natural sources of the element.

Recipe from lightly fried buckwheat in a dry pan:

sort the glass of buckwheat, rinse and dry on a wide plate. Fry in a dry pan to destroy pathogens. Cool and grind on a coffee grinder. Take a teaspoon in each meal with water. Before or after a meal. The course is 3-4 weeks. After a week, you can feel it again.

Important: iron is not absorbed without vitamins, in particular, without vitamins C and B2. Therefore, it is necessary to add onions, parsley and dill, cottage cheese and cheese, brewer's yeast in capsules to your menu.

If there are problems with the skin condition: dryness, cracks, peeling, dermatitis or eczema, acne and rashes, then before taking medicine and using cortisone ointments, include foods rich in zinc and vitamin A in your menu.

With dry and brittle hair, you will be helped to stop hair loss and strengthen hair, not only home masks, but also the same products containing zinc, because this microelement is necessary for our body for beauty, youth and health.

Sources of zinc: apples, all citrus fruits, dates, green vegetables, kidneys, oysters, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, wheat seedlings, sea fish, beef, milk, raspberries and blackcurrants, beets, asparagus and celery, onions and garlic, brown rice, yolks and bran, honey.

Iodine deficiency is a fairly common occurrence. Deficiency of this microelement in the body disrupts the thyroid gland, as it is necessary for the synthesis of thyroxine, the thyroid hormone. A bazedovy disease (eyebrows) or goiter may develop.

There is also a metabolic disorder, and this leads to overweight. And the number of phagocytes - the cells responsible for the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms and blood purification - is decreasing.

Iodized salt does not solve the problem, you must include in your daily menu sea kale (kelp), spirulina in dragees or briquettes, sea fish and shellfish. Of the usual foods, iodine contains milk and eggs, apple seeds.

Our health and beauty depend on many factors, but we can completely provide our body with the necessary vitamins and minerals. Be healthy and beautiful!

• Why are vitamins so important?
• Beauty Vitamins for Women
  • Vitamins for female beauty
• B vitamins for women's beauty
• Vitamin complexes for women
  • Other complexes for beautiful ladies
  • Active anti-aging formulas

If a woman wants to have healthy skin, strong nails and thick hair, she needs to take vitamins for beauty. You can saturate the body both through food and with the help of pharmacy vitamin complexes.

Why are vitamins so important?

What woman does not want to be beautiful and young? But only a healthy woman can look good, have smooth and supple skin, shiny hair and long strong nails. If the body is not very healthy, then looking young is simply impossible: the nails will peel and break, the hair will be dull and lifeless, the skin will lose its tone, it will peel off or shine. Often the reason lies not in some kind of internal disease, but in a deficiency of vitamins. That is why it is so important for every woman to saturate the body with useful substances.

Vitamins and trace elements are sources of youth, health, energy and vitality. They can be obtained in two ways:

• from food, in particular fresh berries, fruits, vegetables, as well as meat, poultry, fish;
• from beauty vitamin complexes for women that are sold in pharmacies.

The most correct is to combine both options.

Do not completely abandon pharmacy drugs, as they will avoid vitamin deficiency and are its excellent prevention.

It is quite enough to drink such a course once a year, and the rest of the time, try to get the most useful nutrients from food to the maximum.

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Beauty Vitamins for Women

There are many vitamins, but there are those that transform the appearance of every woman.These vitamins are:

E. It is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging process of the body, including the skin of the face and body. In addition, it prevents the formation of cancerous tumors, increases the estrogen content in the female body and contributes to the optimal functioning of the woman's reproductive system. If the body does not have enough tocopherol, this manifests itself in a change in figure - it acquires the characteristics of a male physique.

Vitamin E can be obtained by consuming vegetable oils - olive, corn, and sunflower. Oil is best served with fresh vegetable salads. There is a lot of it in sea buckthorn and peas.

Vitamin C. It not only strengthens the immune system and fights viruses. This is a true vitamin of youth, because it has an antioxidant effect. If a woman wants her skin to always be clean and no age spots, moles, freckles and other elements appear on her, she needs to saturate her body with ascorbic acid.

Its sources are citrus fruits, berries (especially blackcurrant), fresh vegetables (especially red bell pepper) and fruits, any greens. In winter, you can get a vitamin from sea buckthorn and rose hips, brewing herbal tea.

Vitamin A. Perfectly solves the problem of dry and very thin skin, including on the hands. If a woman has constant bites in the corners of her lips, the skin on his heels, elbows and palms crack, this is a sure sign of vitamin A deficiency.

You can get it from carrots, apricots, pumpkins, fish, offal, raw chicken eggs. It must be remembered that carrots must be consumed with vegetable oil, otherwise the trace element will not be absorbed.

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Vitamins for female beauty

There are two more vitamins that are necessary to maintain a beautiful appearance, these are H and D.

The first of them will make the skin well-groomed, smooth and glowing from the inside, and also take care of the health of the mucous membranes. The body can get it from brewer's yeast, peanuts, chicken yolk, offal (kidney and liver).

Vitamin D will strengthen the skeletal system and nails, allow hair to grow back, and prevent stratification of the nail plate. With a sufficient amount of this vitamin in the body, growing long hair or nails will not present a problem. In addition, healthy, strong and white teeth are also the merit of vitamin D!

It is found in sufficient quantities in raw eggs and milk, fish oil, cod liver, and fatty fish.

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B vitamins for women's beauty

This is an incredibly important group of vitamins, as they strengthen the nervous system, increase stress resistance, and prevent depressive and nervous states. If a woman quickly gets tired, drowns, notes a decrease in visual acuity, these are symptoms of a deficiency of B vitamins.

In addition, it is these beauty vitamins that make hair luxurious - shiny, smooth, thick, accelerate their growth, strengthen hair follicles. Vitamin B5 has a particularly strong effect, while B9 improves the reproductive system. Vitamins can be obtained from the following products of plant and animal origin:

• B1: brewer's yeast (dry), hazelnuts, oatmeal, sprouted wheat, pork;
• B2: brewer's yeast, sprouted wheat, wheat bran, soy, broccoli, hard cheese, liver, raw chicken yolk;
• B5: brewer's yeast, mushrooms, rice groats, liver, offal, soy, lentils, mung bean, chickpeas, peas, beans;
• B6: sprouted wheat, wheat bran, all kinds of cabbage, liver, meat, fish, chicken and quail eggs, fresh milk;
• B9: all kinds of nuts, beans, oranges, bananas, sprouted wheat, raw eggs, offal;
• B12: brewer's yeast, meat, offal (kidneys, liver), fish, red and black caviar, raw eggs, cottage cheese, hard cheese, milk.

It is better to buy dairy products - milk, eggs, cottage cheese on the market, since the value of home-made dairy products is much higher than their industrial counterparts, which are sold in stores.

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Vitamin complexes for women

The pharmacies have a good assortment of vitamins that are designed exclusively for women. Their compositions are selected taking into account the needs of the female body. Many of them are universal and suitable for any age, but there are those that are designed for specific age groups. But you need to consider that it is better not to take such vitamins for pregnant women - for them there are their own complexes. So, what complexes deserve attention? Here are some of them:

1. "Supradin." Available in various forms - syrup, sweets, tablets. Enriched with vitamins A, B6, B9, B12, C, E and Q10 (coenzyme).
2. "Alphabet Cosmetics". This is a whole program to maintain beauty, health and youth. Thanks to vitamins A, E, C and D, coenzyme, the drug improves the condition of the skin, strengthens nails and heals hair, improves eyesight. The package contains pills of different colors, which must be taken one after another according to a special scheme three times a day.
3. Vitrum Beauty. A full range of vitamins and minerals, in particular, contains:

• vitamins: A, groups B, C, E, D, H, K;
• antioxidants;
• trace elements: calcium, iodine, zinc, selenium, magnesium, boron, phosphorus, iron.

Despite such a rich composition, this complex is suitable exclusively for young women. And older women can choose "Beauty Suite", "Beauty Elite" or "Antioxidant", which are designed taking into account adulthood.