Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Energy Vitamins
As described on www.thevitaminsource.net, taking vitamin and mineral supplements can have many benefits, but misunderstanding or overusing supplements is potentially dangerous. Taking too many supplements will often lead to vitamin toxicity and can cause kidney damage and other debilitating health problems. If you choose your supplements carefully though, vitamin supplementation is an integral part of achieving optimal health.
Vitamins are good for remedying nutrient deficiencies, ensuring proper use of nutrients and improving energy levels. The energy vitamins, or vitamins that improve energy levels, typically do so by fixing a vitamin deficiency that led to fatigue, anxiety or exhaustion. Vitamin D, vitamin C and vitamin B12 are best known for having this effect. It’s important to recognize, however, that if you’re not deficient in any of these vitamins, further supplementation will not improve health or energy levels.
Vitamin B12 tends to be commonly deficient in vegans and vegetarians because B12 is mostly obtained from animal foods. Vegans, who don’t eat any animal products at all, have virtually no natural source of vitamin B12 and often develop depression, anxiety and extreme fatigue. Those who don’t eat any animal products need to supplement vitamin B12.
Vitamin D is highly associated with bone health and proper hormone regulation, as well as nutrient usage. Vitamin D deficiency often leads to bone related diseases and can also lead to decreased energy levels. Sources of vitamin D include sunlight, supplements and food. Most people who aren’t getting enough sunlight should supplement vitamin D3.
Vitamin C also plays a role in energy levels, and is highly important for cell regeneration and overall health. Supplementing vitamin C is important for anyone not getting large quantities of fruits and vegetables in their diet.