New studies show that over the next 5 years appropriate use of select dietary supplements could save the nation more than $24 billion in healthcare costs. The study was commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA). Here are the four vitamin groups that can lead to a very effective preventative health care solution.

Take B Vitamins or B Complex

B vitamins are now being given to women while pregnant and during childbearing years. Studies have proven birth defects are down by 37% when women take 400 mg of Vitamin B9 - Folic Acid daily.

B1 - Thiamin is essential for proper carbohydrate metabolism. Also works to promote healthy nerves, improve mood, strengthen the heart, and improve heartburn.

B2 - Riboflavin is necessary for red blood cell formation, as well as for assisting with fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Also works to improve skin blemishes, migraines and in preventing the onset of cataracts.

B3 - Niacin is an effective aid for lowering cholesterol, as well as to promote healthy skin. Can also be used to treat depression, insomnia and arthritis.

B5 - Pantothenic Acid works to promote a healthy Central Nervous System, as well as assist in energy production, and fight chronic fatigue, migraines, allergies and heartburn.

B6 - Pyridoxine is needed for almost every function in the body, working as a coenzyme for numerous enzymes. It is essential in forming red blood cells, proteins and neurotransmitters, as well as stabilizing homocysteine levels. Vitamin B6 is used to relieve PMS and asthma attacks.

B7- Biotin is important to improve nail and hair health.

B9 - Folic acid - Essential during pregnancy to protect against birth defects; stabilizes homocysteine levels.

B12 - Cyanocobalamin is essential to prevent pernicious anemia, which is caused by B12 deficiency.

Make a daily habit of taking a quality B Complex every day.

Calcium with Vitamin D

Your bones are living tissues and continue to change throughout life. During childhood and adolescence, bones increase in size and mass. Bones continue to add more mass until around age 30, when peak bone mass is reached.

Peak bone mass is the point when the maximum amount of bone is achieved. The stronger your bones are at age 30, the more your bone loss will be delayed as you age. Therefore, it is particularly important to consume adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

Osteoporosis is a disorder characterized by porous, fragile bones. It is a serious public health problem for more than 10 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. Among healthy postmenopausal women, calcium with and vitamin D supplementation resulted in a small but significant improvement in hip bone density.

When calcium intake is low or calcium is poorly absorbed, bone breakdown occurs because the body must use the calcium stored in bones to maintain normal biological functions such as nerve and muscle function.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

A diet rich in Omega 3 fish oil, marine and fish wildlife, significantly reduces the risk of heart disease. The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease are so well demonstrated that the American Heart Association has published statements since 1996 recommending increased fish intake and/or omega-3 supplements.

Scientists and physicians have also discovered many other benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and the research continues to grow. Chronic inflammation, whether from an irritated bowel disease, inflamed gums, or an autoimmune disease, weakens the arteries in both the heart and the head.

Inflammation makes the arteries more vulnerable to rupture and increases the danger of heart attack and stroke.

Lutein with Zeaxanthin

One of the first large studies on carotenoids is the Eye Disease Case Control Study, in which diet was compared to the risk for developing age-related macular degeneration, AMD.

Results found a significantly lower risk for developing the eye disease in people with high amounts of Lutein plus zeaxanthin in their blood. Also, those people eating a diet with the most Lutein plus zeaxanthin (as much as 5.8 milligrams (mg) per day) had a significantly lower risk for AMD than those whose diet contained the least amount (as low as 1.2 mg per day).

Dietary studies confirmed the association between frequent consumption of spinach or collard greens, particularly good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, and lower AMD risk.

As with any vitamin or supplement, please consult your doctor before taking. Author Beverly Terhune speaks from 35 years of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and shares her experience, strength & hope on how to lead a healthy, substance-free life.

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