Necessary Nutrients for Women Part One

White-collar women have always been the focus of people's attention. They not only young and beautiful, but also successful in career, many people envy them. However, in the behind of them, the tremendous work pressure make them to bid farewell to the regular life - meals not on time, poor nutrition and eating out have become health hazards. All the women should know what their necessary nutrients are.

Folic acid

Folic acid is a kind of vitamin B widely found in green leafy vegetables. Folic acid is particularly important for pregnant women, if lack of folic acid in the first 3 months of pregnancy, it can cause fetal development of neural tube defects, which lead to deformity. Therefore, the white-collar women who prepare to pregnant can take 400 micrograms of folic acid every day.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C's primary function is to enhance immunity, protect teeth and gums. And also it can reduce skin excretes melanin, reducing dark spots and freckles, and enhance the whiteness of skin.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E can promote human metabolism, increase body's endurance and improve immunity. Lacking of it will cause dry skin, rough, adverse effects of over-aging.

Calcium

Women, particularly after the age of 20 are need to supplement Calcium. Calcium deficiency is the major factor to lead to aging, so calcium is very important for women. Experts suggest that adult women should intake at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily.