Moving with Purpose: The Top 10 Vitamins and Minerals Needed by Your Body

Manila—January 2023

Going from place to place and chasing one task after another, you might think that you’re already doing enough to keep your body moving and your health goals on track. But having an active lifestyle does not automatically equate to living a completely healthy life. It must be supplemented with the correct vitamins and minerals for our body to function at its best. Therefore, a thorough understanding of these components is necessary. For all efforts in building an active and healthy lifestyle will be in vain if we are not knowledgeable with what kinds of vitamins and minerals must go in our body and how they correspond to our daily needs.

This article will give you a quick guide on the top 10 vitamins and minerals needed by the body and the problem areas they address according to pharmaceutical experts.

1. Vitamin A is known to maintain a strong heart, immunity, and eye and lung health thus addressing all problems related to these. 

2. Vitamin B is in charge of converting macro and micronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. Therefore, it is necessary for healthy metabolism as well as cell development, growth, and function. It also ensures the peak condition of our hair and nails. Vitamin B helps with problems involving the nervous and digestive system, the brain, and the skin. 

3. Vitamin C is among the most heard vitamins on the list. It helps the immune system and increases iron absorption from plant-based foods and supplements. Since it’s an antioxidant, vitamin C protects our cells from damaging free radicals. It also aids in wound healing by helping our body produce collagen. Hence, vitamin C is helpful in maintaining healthy veins and arteries, muscles, cartilage, tendons, bones, teeth, and skin. 

4. Vitamin D builds strong bones by helping our body absorb calcium from food and supplements. It also boosts the functioning of the immune system while supporting healthy cell growth as well as muscle and cardiovascular function. 

5. Vitamin E helps defend our cells against the oxidative stress caused by sunlight, pollution, and stress which can prematurely age the skin. When combined with zinc, beta-carotene, and vitamin C, vitamin E also help maintain long-term eye health.

6. Zinc is an essential mineral that plays an important role in immune function and is essential for normal growth and development during pregnancy and childhood. It is an antioxidant that plays a vital role in overall health. It is mostly involved in many processes, including metabolism, vision and skin health. Zinc also appears to provide support to other antioxidants involved in supporting visual acuity.

7. Sodium plays a critical role in helping your cells maintain the right balance of fluid. It’s also used to help cells absorb nutrients. It’s the most abundant electrolyte ion found in the body. It is an essential mineral controlled by your kidneys and partially responsible for keeping your body’s fluids in balance. This includes blood plasma and the fluid between your cells. Sodium is also necessary to maintain healthy muscle and nerve function.

8. Potassium allows the nerves to respond to stimulation and the muscles to tighten, which are processes especially critical to your heart function. Your body also needs potassium to build proteins and muscles. It’s required for growth throughout your body and helps regulate the use of carbohydrates. Potassium is abundant in the average diet. 

9. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is crucial for structural support. It is necessary for healthy bones, teeth, muscle, and nerve function. It is also a critical part of many metabolic, neurological and muscular functions. 

10. Magnesium helps more than 300 enzymes that regulate various processes in the body, including muscle and nerve function, heart rhythms and glucose control. Magnesium is critical for helping the body use calcium and vitamin D so that it can strengthen the bones. It also supports energy production and cardiovascular function.

It seems daunting to remember the importance of these 10 vitamins and minerals. But there are various sources from which they can be acquired such as meal replacement shakes. USANA Philippines offers a variety of meal replacement shakes under their active nutrition line namely: Nutrimeal, Fibergy Active, and Watermelon Electrolyte Replacement Drink. All of which takes less than a minute to prepare. In quick and easy steps, people on the go will be able to secure the nutrients they need and move with ease. 

Indeed, it is important to know what our body needs to keep us healthy and active. But the process does not stop there. It is what you do with the information you gained that will affect the results. What will you do now? 

USANA Ignites Your Willpower In #iWill Launch Active Nutrition Line now Available to Promote Over-All Wellness

Makati City, 01 August 2023 – USANA Philippines kicked off its highly anticipated #iWill campaign that aim to inspire and motivate guests to embrace their commitment to wellness.

The launch, held at the USANA office at the Enterprise Center in Makati City was an afternoon filled with exciting activities and insightful discussions designed to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being through the #iWill campaign and Active Nutrition line.

Introducing the #iWill campaign in high spirits is basketball player Vince Tolentino and pocket billiards (pool) player Bing Amit. They were joined by USANA's General Manager Cherry Ampig and Senior Sales and Marketing Manager Joyce Ramallosa, who shared their insights on the #iWill campaign, the Active Nutrition line, and how one’s willpower can help achieve optimal wellness.

“We are excited to launch the #iWill campaign and inspire individuals to tap into their inner willpower," said Ampig. "With our Active Nutrition line, we are providing the needed support for people to make lasting changes in their lives and unlock their true potential."

USANA recognizes the challenges in kickstarting positive change and maintaining a healthy routine, knowing that achieving long term well-being requires commitment and the resilience to overcome obstacles and resist temptations. This understanding has inspired USANA to introduce the #iWill campaign, serving as a guiding force, encouraging individuals to tap into their inner determination and persevere through challenges. By highlighting the significance of commitment and the transformative power of willpower, USANA empowers participants to overcome barriers that may hinder their progress towards a healthier lifestyle.

USANA also launched the Active Nutrition line which provides individuals with a carefully curated, comprehensive range of products that support their lifestyles and overall well-being. The supplement line includes:

The fun took on an exciting turn when USANA invited the guests to a Live HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) session with Coach Jason Jolloso to help them take that first step in igniting their willpower.

In addition to the thrilling workout, guests had the opportunity to explore the Body Analytics Corner, where attendees learned to calculate their body analytics and gain insights into their muscle and fat ratio by simply using a weighing scale device, providing them with valuable information to guide their fitness journey. Those that participated brought home a special prize.

There was also the #iWill commitment wall which took center stage by encouraging guests to write down their commitments to love their bodies more, beginning their entries with the empowering hashtag #iWill.

To learn more about USANA and their product offerings, visit their website at www.usana.com or follow them on their official FB page USANA Philippines for more information.

About USANA
USANA is an American multi-level company that develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional supplements, foods, and personal care products that are sold directly to Associates and Preferred Customers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Thailand, France, Belgium, Colombia, Indonesia, Germany, Spain, Romania, and Italy.