Some Advice On The Sensible Use Of Military Grade Supplements

By Toni Vang


The ordinary diet contains all the nutrients that people need in their bodies. This is not always possible, however, and then they start to use nutritional supplements to substitute the missing nutrients in their diet. They may do this for two reasons - because they genuinely have a nutrient deficiency, or because they are trying to target a specific nutrient so that they can maximize the effect that it has in their metabolism. Military grade supplements are an option that should definitely be considered.

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.

A common example of a targeted nutrient is Vitamin C. Some supplements supply this nutrient in isolation. Its scientific name is ascorbic acid, although this term is never used in its advertising. It has two essential roles in human metabolism. The most popular one is as an immune booster, which it performs by directly protecting against germs. Lesser advertised is that it also forms part of tissue matrices where it provides strength.

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.

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.

As a guideline, a supplement should never be more than that. It is possible to overdose on some nutrients, especially where they are isolated in tablet form. Even if you don't, using them for too long a time can lead to withdrawal symptoms when you cease their usage, since they start to alter your metabolism. A supplement should always be used for the identified purpose and only temporarily, not as a standard item in your diet.




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