What is a micronutrient and why do we need it?

Micronutrients are one of the main nutrients needed by the body and include vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are essential for energy production, immune system function, blood clotting and other body functions. Minerals also play a role in growth, bone health, fluid balance, and many other processes. In this article, we will have an overview of micronutrients and their role, then we will introduce a supplement containing different micronutrients.

Our body must get micronutrients from the diet because it is not able to make most of the vitamins and minerals; In this regard, micronutrients are included in the category of essential nutrients. Vitamins are organic compounds produced by plants and animals that can be broken down by heat, acid, or air. On the other hand, minerals are inorganic compounds that exist in soil or water and are not degradable. By consuming food, we consume vitamins that plants or animals have produced or minerals that they have absorbed. The micronutrient content of each food is different, so to provide vitamins and minerals, our diet should consist of diverse foods.

All micronutrients play an important role in the proper functioning of the body. Consuming sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals is essential for health and fighting against diseases because micronutrients are involved in almost all processes in the body (1 and 2). In addition, some vitamins and minerals act as antioxidants.

Antioxidants play a protective role against cell damage caused by some diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease (3). For example, according to research, adequate consumption of vitamins A and C is associated with a reduced risk of some cancers (4, 5). In addition, studies have shown that adequate consumption of vitamins E, C and A reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 24, 17 and 12%, respectively (6).

Some minerals also play a role in preventing and fighting diseases. According to research, low blood selenium is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. According to a comprehensive study, with a 50% increase in the amount of selenium in the blood, the risk of heart disease decreases by 24% (7). In addition, another study shows that adequate calcium intake reduces the risk of death from heart disease and other factors (8).

All these studies indicate that adequate consumption of all micronutrients, especially antioxidants, have many health benefits. But many people, due to not having a proper diet, may suffer from a lack of essential vitamins and minerals, which play an essential role in the main functions of the body or the immune system. Taking a suitable daily supplement can help provide essential micronutrients to people.

Introduction of Milavid supplement

• Miloid supplement contains various micronutrients that meet people’s daily need for vitamins and minerals, and its compounds also play a role in reducing fatigue symptoms and increasing energy; Such as vitamins A, E, C, group B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium (9).
• One of the important micronutrients in Milvid supplement is coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a compound that helps produce energy in cells. Our body naturally produces coenzyme Q10, but its production rate decreases with age. The lack of coenzyme Q10 in the body is directly related to the feeling of fatigue and lack of energy. In addition, this coenzyme plays an important role in improving the symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (10).
• L-carnitine in myloid increases fat metabolism and energy production (11).
• Myloid contains 1000 units of vitamin D. Several international authoritative sources recommend that vitamin D be consumed in the amount of 1,000 to 2,000 units daily. Vitamin D deficiency, which has a relatively high prevalence in Iran; It can contribute to mood changes, fatigue, muscle and bone pains. In addition, vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of many diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, types of cancer, infections and diabetes. According to research, daily consumption of vitamin D reduces the risk of acute respiratory infections (12).
• Myloid tablets contain calcium, magnesium and vitamin D and are effective in improving bone health (13).
• Many components of myloid supplement, including vitamins A, D, E, C, group B and minerals such as selenium, improve the function of the immune system, so taking myloid during the outbreak of the corona virus can be useful (2).
• It is recommended to take two tablets per day after meals.

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