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Vitamins and minerals
Adequate supplies of vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy metabolism. If these become short in supply, you will soon feel tired all the time. The B-group of vitamins are especially important, as they are needed to produce energy in the body.
Sources of B-group vitamins include: yeast extract, wheatgerm, wholegrain bread and cereals, brown rice, pulses, nuts, dark green vegetables, meat, dairy products and seafood.
If you think your diet may have been poor, a course of a good multinutrient supplement may improve your symptoms. Multibionta, Sanatogen Gold and my own range of vitamins, Healthy Energy, which are available from Tesco, should help to boost your energy levels. Do not exceed the stated dose, however - too much of some vitamins and minerals can be as bad for you as too little.
Iron
One in three women of childbearing age (ie, those still menstruating) are anaemic -usually brought on by heavy, frequent periods, pregnancy, poor diet or a poor ability to absorb and store iron. Another one in three have low iron stores, which can also contribute to feelings of tiredness. Iron containing foods include:
Increasing your intake of vitamin C will help you absorb iron. For example, drink a glass of fresh orange juice with your breakfast boiled egg. Iron absorption is blocked by tannin, so don't wash down iron-containing foods or supplements with a mug of tea.
Vitamins and minerals
Adequate supplies of vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy metabolism. If these become short in supply, you will soon feel tired all the time. The B-group of vitamins are especially important, as they are needed to produce energy in the body.
Sources of B-group vitamins include: yeast extract, wheatgerm, wholegrain bread and cereals, brown rice, pulses, nuts, dark green vegetables, meat, dairy products and seafood.
If you think your diet may have been poor, a course of a good multinutrient supplement may improve your symptoms. Multibionta, Sanatogen Gold and my own range of vitamins, Healthy Energy, which are available from Tesco, should help to boost your energy levels. Do not exceed the stated dose, however - too much of some vitamins and minerals can be as bad for you as too little.
Iron
One in three women of childbearing age (ie, those still menstruating) are anaemic -usually brought on by heavy, frequent periods, pregnancy, poor diet or a poor ability to absorb and store iron. Another one in three have low iron stores, which can also contribute to feelings of tiredness. Iron containing foods include:
- red meat
- fish, especially sardines
- wheatgerm
- white and brown bread (as they are made with fortified flour)
- egg yolk
- green vegetables
- prunes and other dried fruit.
Increasing your intake of vitamin C will help you absorb iron. For example, drink a glass of fresh orange juice with your breakfast boiled egg. Iron absorption is blocked by tannin, so don't wash down iron-containing foods or supplements with a mug of tea.
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Created: 11/06/2003 Updated: 31/01/2007
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