The essential nutrients that the body needs are available in the food that people eat. However, sometimes there is a deficiency of these nutrients in their diet. Alternatively, they may want to emphasize the effect that a particular nutrient has on their bodies. At these times, they use supplements to provide the extra quantity of the nutrient that they desire, and military grade supplements are an especially good source.
Soldiers have what is probably the most strenuous occupation physically. Their physical conditioning is second to none. They are trained to operate in practically any environment, under terrible conditions or in threatening situations. As part of the most basic military training, recruits are told to march in excess of 25 miles in a single day, transporting packs of about 50lb. Weaponry weighs more than 10lb per weapon.
Obviously, the supplements that soldiers use should be of significance to people in more ordinary professions. Commercial pharmacies stock the ordinary retail supplements that you may be familiar with. These might not contain the same concentration of nutrients as the military alternative. Also, commercial packaging adds to their price.
The choice of supplement also depends on what its user intends to use it for. There are different options in terms of supplement use, and the intended purpose also determines which one to use and what nutrient(s) to target. Then there are also basic guidelines for their use and how to decide on which one is the most appropriate.
Vitamin C is a common ingredient in supplements. There are tablets available which target this vitamin exclusively. Also known as ascorbic acid (but never in promotional material), it has two very important functions in the body. Firstly (and most advertised), it assists the immune system by providing protection against pathogens. It's also involved in tissue matrices where it adds to the strength of the tissue.
People whose immune systems are under strain can use Vitamin C to assist their recovery or general functioning. Sickness is the obvious example, but where the diet has been compromised or their living conditions are hostile, they can use this supplement too.
Another use of Vitamin C is to accelerate the healing of skin and soft tissue injuries. Since ascorbic acid is involved in the generation and repair of these tissues, using a supplement can cause them to heal faster and better. Vitamin A (retinol) is also useful for this purpose. Using a Vitamin A supplement might cause the skin to become noticeably healthier. Incidentally, Vitamin A is present in the eye's retina (the part at the back that is sensitive to light) and in the liver. It's toxic in large doses.
Ultimately, a supplement should not be seen as more than its name suggests. It should not be used as a regular item in the person's diet. Some nutrients turn into toxins if they are consumed excessively. Even those which are more harmless can start to affect your metabolism negatively if you use them for too long. This is seen in the withdrawal symptoms that they can cause when you stop taking them. Use supplements only for the specific identified purpose and only for temporary periods.
Soldiers have what is probably the most strenuous occupation physically. Their physical conditioning is second to none. They are trained to operate in practically any environment, under terrible conditions or in threatening situations. As part of the most basic military training, recruits are told to march in excess of 25 miles in a single day, transporting packs of about 50lb. Weaponry weighs more than 10lb per weapon.
Obviously, the supplements that soldiers use should be of significance to people in more ordinary professions. Commercial pharmacies stock the ordinary retail supplements that you may be familiar with. These might not contain the same concentration of nutrients as the military alternative. Also, commercial packaging adds to their price.
The choice of supplement also depends on what its user intends to use it for. There are different options in terms of supplement use, and the intended purpose also determines which one to use and what nutrient(s) to target. Then there are also basic guidelines for their use and how to decide on which one is the most appropriate.
Vitamin C is a common ingredient in supplements. There are tablets available which target this vitamin exclusively. Also known as ascorbic acid (but never in promotional material), it has two very important functions in the body. Firstly (and most advertised), it assists the immune system by providing protection against pathogens. It's also involved in tissue matrices where it adds to the strength of the tissue.
People whose immune systems are under strain can use Vitamin C to assist their recovery or general functioning. Sickness is the obvious example, but where the diet has been compromised or their living conditions are hostile, they can use this supplement too.
Another use of Vitamin C is to accelerate the healing of skin and soft tissue injuries. Since ascorbic acid is involved in the generation and repair of these tissues, using a supplement can cause them to heal faster and better. Vitamin A (retinol) is also useful for this purpose. Using a Vitamin A supplement might cause the skin to become noticeably healthier. Incidentally, Vitamin A is present in the eye's retina (the part at the back that is sensitive to light) and in the liver. It's toxic in large doses.
Ultimately, a supplement should not be seen as more than its name suggests. It should not be used as a regular item in the person's diet. Some nutrients turn into toxins if they are consumed excessively. Even those which are more harmless can start to affect your metabolism negatively if you use them for too long. This is seen in the withdrawal symptoms that they can cause when you stop taking them. Use supplements only for the specific identified purpose and only for temporary periods.
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