How to Choose the Right Set Of Vitamins for Men
You will find not so many articles that will talk about men’s health over the female probably because the later has a broader scope due to the different situations happening in a female’s life such as giving birth or being pregnant. Well, on this article, I will be talking about how to help men live a healthier life by getting to know the different vitamins for men that is available in the market today.
Of course there are different food supplements, energy supplements and multivitamins for men that you can buy, but how would you know if this is the best one that can match all your needs? We are going to focus on this factor, so I suggest that you read on.
The males should have a complete set of nutrition to cope up with their active lifestyle. To know the different vitamins that should be present in order to have a complete nutrition, it must have vitamins b1, b2, b3, b5, b6, Folic acid, b12, Biotin, Choline and Inositol.
Should men take calcium supplements?
Here is an answer to that question by from Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D. from mayoclinic website. For the full original article go to- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calcium-supplements/AN00420
Some men may benefit from taking calcium supplements. Calcium is important for men of all ages for optimal bone health. If you don’t get enough calcium from dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables or fortified foods, calcium supplements may help you meet your needs. Because calcium supplements can interfere with some prescription medications, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking them.
Here’s the daily Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for healthy adult men, according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Note that the upper limit represents the safe boundary — it’s not how much you should aim to get. Exceeding the upper limit increases your risk of health problems.
| Calcium: RDA for men | ||
| Age (years) | RDA (milligrams each day) | Upper limit (milligrams each day) |
| 19-50 | 1,000 | 2,500 |
| 51-70 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| 71 and older | 1,200 | 2,000 |
Source: Institute of Medicine, 2010
Don’t forget vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium. Some calcium supplements contain vitamin D. Food sources of vitamin D include egg yolks and fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna. You can also get vitamin D through fortified foods and even from sun exposure.
Here’s the daily RDA for vitamin D for healthy adult men, according to the IOM.
| Vitamin D: RDA for men | ||
| Age (years) | RDA (international units each day) | Upper limit (international units each day) |
| 19-70 | 600 | 4,000 |
| 71 and older | 800 | 4,000 |
Source: Institute of Medicine, 2010
Remember, these guidelines are for healthy adult men in general. Talk to your doctor about your situation before taking any supplements.
Multi vitamins
Dr. Bill sears explains about the importance of multivitamins
Multi-Vitamins from Itai Levin on Vimeo.
Vitamins information
Description of vitamin , their requirements, sources and deficiency symptoms