21Jun/11Off
What vitamins or supplements should I take? 20 year old female?
I am a 20 year old female not overweight in need of vitamins or supplements. I am vegetarian and get sick often. I had blood tests run but doctors said I seem fine. However, i feel my immune system is weak.I get the flu often as well as ear infections. I am also a college student constantly dealing with stress. Any recommendations? Vitamins for Vegetarians? Preferably Natural.
June 21st, 2011 - 11:19
I think you have pin pointed the problem – stress.
It predisposes us to pick up infections.
"Stress, which has been called America’s number one health problem, is not something to take lightly–it can have profound effects on your immune system and your overall health. It can weaken a person’s immune response, leaving them more susceptible to infection
By taking an antimicrobial like garlic, some scientists have been able to prevent immune suppression in psychologically stressed mice."
If your doctor didn’t recommend vitamins you could be wasting your money. A good diet is perfectly possible for vegetarians as well as omnivores.
Make sure you eat good mixed diet, try to find some time for relaxation and enjoyment.
The majority of vitamins that are sold in pharmacies, grocery stores, and vitamin shops are synthetic vitamins, which are only isolated portions of the vitamins that occur naturally in food.
Whole food provide complete vitamins rather than fractions of them. In many cases, whole foods also provide the minerals that are necessary for optimal vitamin activity.
June 21st, 2011 - 11:19
yeah. drink protein powder. it takes less calories worth of protein powder to get what you need than it would from cheese, nuts, beans and soy