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#moringa#From TV spots to social media accounts, you\u2019ll see a number of supplements celebrities and influencers swear by, but do they really work? Last year, we wrote about a research<\/a>, which showed that the most common supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, and multivitamins provided no benefits when it came to the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the study, which is published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology<\/em>, researchers analyzed over 150 clinical trials from January 2012 to October 2017. \u201cOur review found that if you want to use multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium or vitamin C, it does no harm \u2014 but there is no apparent advantage either,\u201d says Dr. Jenkins. 

The team, however, found that folic acid may reduce the risk of heart disease. (If you\u2019re preparing your body for pregnancy or are already pregnant, taking folic acid is recommended.) And, \u201cniacin (vitamin B3) and antioxidants showed a very small effect that might signify an increased risk of death from any cause,\u201d reads the news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The research hasn’t stopped people from taking supplements. For anyone who fears he or she may not be getting their daily recommended vitamins and minerals, a supplement can be the next best thing. But now what to take?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked fitness professionals who are also moms about the supplements they take. Here’s what they said<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Iya Lagdameo, 36, owner of Plana Forma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A mom of three little children, Iya says the sniffles are always around so she takes vitamin supplements to hopefully boost her immune system. \u201cRight now I take Manuka honey, vitamin C, and a 4-in-1 tea that consists of ginger, lemongrass, malunggay, and turmeric.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\nAccording to Health.com<\/a>, Manuka honey<\/strong> is a type of honey native to New Zealand. Though honey contains natural antibacterial qualities, manuka honey is thought to be an even stronger infection fighter. Its main medical use is for treating minor wounds and burns, according to WebMD<\/a>, but it\u2019s also used for other conditions like preventing and treating cancer, reducing high cholesterol, reducing inflammation, treating diabetes and gastrointestinal problems, and treating eye, ear, and sinus infections. However, evidence is limited on whether it really works for these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C<\/strong> is one of the best vitamins to keep your immune system at its optimal condition, according to Healthline<\/a>. It helps in the production of white blood cells, which is the body\u2019s first and primary defense against viruses and bacteria. It\u2019s an essential vitamin, meaning it can\u2019t be produced by the body, but it is found in most citrus fruits like oranges, pomelo, and calamansi. It\u2019s also found in vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moringa <\/strong>or malunggay, is rich in healthy antioxidants and vitamins, as is lemongrass<\/strong>. Turmeric <\/strong>and ginger <\/strong>have anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger can also help relieve nausea and lower blood sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chantal Umali, 34, yoga teacher and trainer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n\nThe mom of one shares that she became keen on taking vitamins after she was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. \u201cThe vitamins really help to slow down the development of my condition. It\u2019s been really essential to my health,\u201d she shares. Her current daily vitamin intake includes vitamin C and D, Collagen, and vitamin B Complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin D<\/strong>, which she thinks is important because \u201cwe\u2019re not exposed to healthy doses of sunshine as much anymore.\u201d Vitamin D helps improve immune function and the absorption of calcium in the bones, according to Chantal. It also helps with DNA repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collagen<\/strong> contains two amino acids \u2014 proline and glycine \u2014 which are essential to the formation and repair of joints, bones, muscles, and tendons. \u201cIt also helps with skin elasticity, and is great for those of us who are physically active,\u201d adds Chantal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

B vitamins<\/strong> are a group of nutrients that play many important roles in the body. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n