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.
The lifestyle of a soldier is physically not easy. Soldiers undergo the most rigorous physical training of any occupation. They need to be able to endure potentially any environment, sometimes in extreme conditions or harsh circumstances. Typical and basic military training involves marching 25 miles in one day carrying a backpack weighing 50lb. Their arms, such as assault rifles, weigh more than 10lb too.
This makes the supplements that they use of interest to people in other life situations too. Retail pharmacies only supply ordinary commercial supplements, and these do not necessarily have the same intensity of nutrient presence in them. Their commercial packaging is also expensive and adds to their price.
Choosing which supplement to use involves identifying the targeted nutrient(s) and understanding what you are using it for. There are many options when choosing a supplement, so this needs to be decided beforehand. Using a supplement should also be done sensibly, besides deciding on which one is the most appropriate for your specific purposes.
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.
This makes it useful for those who require immune support. The best time to use it is during an infection such as influenza or the common cold, or generally to maintain immune function during tough times. Outdoor living or depleted diet may necessitate this.
Since it assists in tissue growth, Vitamin C can also assist the healing of lacerations and cuts in the skin and soft tissues. The use of a supplement at such times can cause faster healing of these wounds. This is related to the action of Vitamin A (retinol), which has a similar effect. Vitamin A in the form of a supplement can actually make your skin look healthier. It is also important in the eye's retina (the photosensitive part at the back of the eyeball) and the liver, but should be used with caution because it is poisonous in overdose amounts.
Using a supplement should be just that - supplementary. They should not be relied on as a staple part of the diet. Some nutrients can potentially be taken in overdose amounts, while others start to alter the metabolism over time. Taken for too long, they can cause negative symptoms when they are stopped. The user should never develop dependency on a supplement. They should rather be taken for specific purposes for relatively shorter periods of time.
The lifestyle of a soldier is physically not easy. Soldiers undergo the most rigorous physical training of any occupation. They need to be able to endure potentially any environment, sometimes in extreme conditions or harsh circumstances. Typical and basic military training involves marching 25 miles in one day carrying a backpack weighing 50lb. Their arms, such as assault rifles, weigh more than 10lb too.
This makes the supplements that they use of interest to people in other life situations too. Retail pharmacies only supply ordinary commercial supplements, and these do not necessarily have the same intensity of nutrient presence in them. Their commercial packaging is also expensive and adds to their price.
Choosing which supplement to use involves identifying the targeted nutrient(s) and understanding what you are using it for. There are many options when choosing a supplement, so this needs to be decided beforehand. Using a supplement should also be done sensibly, besides deciding on which one is the most appropriate for your specific purposes.
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.
This makes it useful for those who require immune support. The best time to use it is during an infection such as influenza or the common cold, or generally to maintain immune function during tough times. Outdoor living or depleted diet may necessitate this.
Since it assists in tissue growth, Vitamin C can also assist the healing of lacerations and cuts in the skin and soft tissues. The use of a supplement at such times can cause faster healing of these wounds. This is related to the action of Vitamin A (retinol), which has a similar effect. Vitamin A in the form of a supplement can actually make your skin look healthier. It is also important in the eye's retina (the photosensitive part at the back of the eyeball) and the liver, but should be used with caution because it is poisonous in overdose amounts.
Using a supplement should be just that - supplementary. They should not be relied on as a staple part of the diet. Some nutrients can potentially be taken in overdose amounts, while others start to alter the metabolism over time. Taken for too long, they can cause negative symptoms when they are stopped. The user should never develop dependency on a supplement. They should rather be taken for specific purposes for relatively shorter periods of time.
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