The concern for a healthy lifestyle is growing. We try to follow a balanced diet, do physical activity and sleep the recommended hours, but with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often can't maintain this routine for long. To help meet daily nutritional needs, many people turn to food supplements.
According to a study carried out by Deco Proteste, 41% of the Portuguese took supplements during the pandemic and among the main reasons given are: strengthening the immune system (61%), having more energy (60%) and restoring vitamin and mineral levels in the body (52%).
What are supplements?
The word "supplement" comes from the Latin supplere, which means to fill or complete. And that's its function: to fulfil our body's nutritional deficiencies. Among the most widely consumed are vitamins, fish oils, minerals and now astaxanthin, popularly known as the most powerful natural antioxidant.
Who should take food supplements?
Anyone looking to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet can take supplements. However, we recommend consulting a doctor so that they can recommend the right product for your needs.
When is the best time to take a supplement?
In general, it is recommended to take them in the morning, but read the product label and take them as instructed. Undoubtedly, the most important thing is to keep taking them. Taking a capsule of Azora Astaxanthin every day, for example, offers the body numerous benefits, such as cardiovascular protection, neuronal protection, greater resistance to ultraviolet radiation, preservation of skin health, among others.
How do you choose the right supplement?
When choosing a supplement, it's important to make sure that the brand offers the right level of purity. Often, products are offered whose actual concentration is lower than expected. In the case of Azora, manufactured by the Portuguese company Algicel, each capsule contains 4 mg of astaxanthin, 1.80 mg of vitamin E, 0.35 mg of vitamin B2 and 0.28 mg of vitamin B1.
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