Usually, people obtain all their required nutrients from the food that they eat. But where they start to experience a shortage of the latter in their diets, or where they are trying to increase their intake of a certain specific nutrient in order to amplify its effect, they may resort to supplements to achieve this aim or to complete their dietary composition. Military grade supplements are one source of added nutrients, and a very significant one.
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.
Obviously, the supplements that soldiers use should be of significance to people in more ordinary professions. Commercial pharmacies stock the ordinary retail supplements that you may be familiar with. These might not contain the same concentration of nutrients as the military alternative. Also, commercial packaging 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.
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.
Obviously, the supplements that soldiers use should be of significance to people in more ordinary professions. Commercial pharmacies stock the ordinary retail supplements that you may be familiar with. These might not contain the same concentration of nutrients as the military alternative. Also, commercial packaging 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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