The Vitamins In Our Life
Basic information on vitamins. Why take them? What are their benefits? What dosages should you take? Which vitamins should you avoid, if any?
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Vitamin D Sunlight or Supplements?
2009-10-15 09:42:52
Giving your body the vital nutrients it needs to stay healthy is so important… and new research has uncovered that one of the most important nutrients, vitamin D (sunlight or supplements), may have more of a role in keeping us healthy than we even suspected.When it comes to risks for deadly heart disease, deficiencies of vitamin D may be a risk factor that has, until now, gone unrecognized.It may also be linked to other risk factors for heart disease that include diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. The good news is that this type of deficiency is an easy thing to fix.Several large studies have shown that those with low vitamin D levels were two times as likely to have a heart attack, stroke or another heart related event as compared to those with higher vitamin D levels.” Vitami
2009-10-15 09:42:52
Giving your body the vital nutrients it needs to stay healthy is so important… and new research has uncovered that one of the most important nutrients, vitamin D (sunlight or supplements), may have more of a role in keeping us healthy than we even suspected.When it comes to risks for deadly heart disease, deficiencies of vitamin D may be a risk factor that has, until now, gone unrecognized.It may also be linked to other risk factors for heart disease that include diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. The good news is that this type of deficiency is an easy thing to fix.Several large studies have shown that those with low vitamin D levels were two times as likely to have a heart attack, stroke or another heart related event as compared to those with higher vitamin D levels.” Vitami
Is the sugar harmful?
2009-03-14 04:09:13
The sugar is glucose, necessary for almost all processes associated with metabolism. Consequently, one would think that sugar is useful. However, to the dissapointment of everyone who loves sweets, it is not. Because the refined sugar, honey or sweeteners such as maple syrup, brown sugar and white flour, represent carbohydrates, which do not contain essential nutrients, or contain them in very small quantities. Thus, in the body are supplied the net carbohydrates that have no significance for metabolism. To ensure the filing of the body with necessary substances, in addition to the sweets it is needed to eat other products, which means to consume more calories than expended, resulting in the addition of weight. Persons who eats sugar, need vitamin B1 (thiamine). It is necessary in the digestion of carbohydrates and to turn them into glucose. Because sugar and other sweeteners do not contain vitamin B 1, or contain it in very small quantities, it must be presented in the body wi
2009-03-14 04:09:13
The sugar is glucose, necessary for almost all processes associated with metabolism. Consequently, one would think that sugar is useful. However, to the dissapointment of everyone who loves sweets, it is not. Because the refined sugar, honey or sweeteners such as maple syrup, brown sugar and white flour, represent carbohydrates, which do not contain essential nutrients, or contain them in very small quantities. Thus, in the body are supplied the net carbohydrates that have no significance for metabolism. To ensure the filing of the body with necessary substances, in addition to the sweets it is needed to eat other products, which means to consume more calories than expended, resulting in the addition of weight. Persons who eats sugar, need vitamin B1 (thiamine). It is necessary in the digestion of carbohydrates and to turn them into glucose. Because sugar and other sweeteners do not contain vitamin B 1, or contain it in very small quantities, it must be presented in the body wi
Synthetic and natural vitamins: good or bad
2008-11-28 05:52:34
Vitamins were discovered and examined not in our era and they are known long ago. Nevertheless, some of the issues associated with them, still causes misunderstandings and doubts.Why, for example, some of these substances occur in the body by themselves, while others may be obtained only from the outside? Why without them the metabolism is disturbed, and if so - their surplus disturbs it even more? How useful are natural vitamins and harmful the synthetic ones?I won't stop on the benefits of the natural vitamins (there are many posts on the blog about them), but here is the list of side effects of overdose of synthetic vitamins. Synthetic vitamins are dangerous, and perhaps even harmful, as they differ from the natural ones in the structure (isomer).DN- the daily needed amountA - can damag
2008-11-28 05:52:34
Vitamins were discovered and examined not in our era and they are known long ago. Nevertheless, some of the issues associated with them, still causes misunderstandings and doubts.Why, for example, some of these substances occur in the body by themselves, while others may be obtained only from the outside? Why without them the metabolism is disturbed, and if so - their surplus disturbs it even more? How useful are natural vitamins and harmful the synthetic ones?I won't stop on the benefits of the natural vitamins (there are many posts on the blog about them), but here is the list of side effects of overdose of synthetic vitamins. Synthetic vitamins are dangerous, and perhaps even harmful, as they differ from the natural ones in the structure (isomer).DN- the daily needed amountA - can damag
The B Group Vitamins (part 2)
2008-04-09 11:31:20
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is involved in the processing of certain amino acids and in the functioning of the immune system, in the production of antibodies to fight infections. It plays a role in the production of red blood cells and in the processing of carbohydrates and fats. This water soluble vitamin is pervasive in many foods.Lacking vitamin B6 may affect the development of atherosclerosis and lower immunity.Vitamin B9Vitamin B9 (folic acid) is required for the proper functioning of vitamin B12 in the production of red blood cells and processing of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Good sources of this water soluble vitamin are: liver, kidney, green vegetables, yeast, fruits, dried beans and lentils, grains and untreated wheat seed
2008-04-09 11:31:20
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is involved in the processing of certain amino acids and in the functioning of the immune system, in the production of antibodies to fight infections. It plays a role in the production of red blood cells and in the processing of carbohydrates and fats. This water soluble vitamin is pervasive in many foods.Lacking vitamin B6 may affect the development of atherosclerosis and lower immunity.Vitamin B9Vitamin B9 (folic acid) is required for the proper functioning of vitamin B12 in the production of red blood cells and processing of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Good sources of this water soluble vitamin are: liver, kidney, green vegetables, yeast, fruits, dried beans and lentils, grains and untreated wheat seed
Vitamins And Minerals For Improving Memory
2008-01-31 07:22:42
Zinc - improves memory, influences the concentration of attention. Most easily the zinc is digested from marine fish, leguminous, bread, flour products from the full milling, turkey.Boron - although this micro-element is present in the food, with its lack - the brain activity is reduced. Boron is contained in the apples, pears, Grapes of broccoli.Calcium - necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. It is contained mainly in dairy products, as well as in oranges, dried apricots, broccoli.Magnesium - like calcium, is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. Can be found in peanuts, bananas, degreased milk. Iron - is necessary to preserve the ability to remember and focus. His sources: giblets, liver, fat meat, dried fruits, beans, green vegetables. Vitamin B1 -
2008-01-31 07:22:42
Zinc - improves memory, influences the concentration of attention. Most easily the zinc is digested from marine fish, leguminous, bread, flour products from the full milling, turkey.Boron - although this micro-element is present in the food, with its lack - the brain activity is reduced. Boron is contained in the apples, pears, Grapes of broccoli.Calcium - necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. It is contained mainly in dairy products, as well as in oranges, dried apricots, broccoli.Magnesium - like calcium, is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. Can be found in peanuts, bananas, degreased milk. Iron - is necessary to preserve the ability to remember and focus. His sources: giblets, liver, fat meat, dried fruits, beans, green vegetables. Vitamin B1 -
How Harmful Is The Sugar?
2008-01-19 08:33:38
The Sugar consists of glucose, which is necessary for almost all the processes involved in metabolism. It can be assumed that the sugar is useful, but, to the disappointment of all who love sweets, it is not so.Why? Because refined sugar, honey or sweeteners, such as Maple syrup, brown sugar and white flour, constitute carbohydrates, which do not contain the essential nutrients, or contain them in very small quantities. Thus, the body is supplied with pure carbohydrates that do not have a big significance to metabolism. To ensure that we give the body necessary substances, in addition to the sweets there is need to have other products, which means the intake of more calories than are spent, resulting in the addition of extra weight.Those who eat sugar need vitamin B1 (thiamine). Because wh
2008-01-19 08:33:38
The Sugar consists of glucose, which is necessary for almost all the processes involved in metabolism. It can be assumed that the sugar is useful, but, to the disappointment of all who love sweets, it is not so.Why? Because refined sugar, honey or sweeteners, such as Maple syrup, brown sugar and white flour, constitute carbohydrates, which do not contain the essential nutrients, or contain them in very small quantities. Thus, the body is supplied with pure carbohydrates that do not have a big significance to metabolism. To ensure that we give the body necessary substances, in addition to the sweets there is need to have other products, which means the intake of more calories than are spent, resulting in the addition of extra weight.Those who eat sugar need vitamin B1 (thiamine). Because wh
Vitamins Will Be Chafed Into The Skin
2007-12-29 08:30:18
The new method was developed by scientists from the Israeli Microbiological company Tagra.With their efforts have been established the micro-capsules containing a nutritive substance (i.e. vitamin), and surrounded by some coverage.This coverage has a special feature: the capsules (their shape resemble with some peculiar soft powder) can be jammed in the hands, rubbed with the fingers - they remain untouched.But if such a tiny capsule just barely gets in cream, gel, or any similar substance to them, the protective coating immediately becomes flexible and mitigated. When the capsules are then taken in hands, and the person begins to rub them into her skin, they collapse, and the nutrients get directly into the skin.It must be said that there is no interaction between the cream or the surroun
2007-12-29 08:30:18
The new method was developed by scientists from the Israeli Microbiological company Tagra.With their efforts have been established the micro-capsules containing a nutritive substance (i.e. vitamin), and surrounded by some coverage.This coverage has a special feature: the capsules (their shape resemble with some peculiar soft powder) can be jammed in the hands, rubbed with the fingers - they remain untouched.But if such a tiny capsule just barely gets in cream, gel, or any similar substance to them, the protective coating immediately becomes flexible and mitigated. When the capsules are then taken in hands, and the person begins to rub them into her skin, they collapse, and the nutrients get directly into the skin.It must be said that there is no interaction between the cream or the surroun
Do Vitammins Have Anti-depressing Effect?
2007-12-13 06:42:45
Any emotionally-nervous stress exceeds the consumption of vitamins, and their deficit increases the impact of stress on the body, and first of all we need to fill the Group B vitamins supply, which play an important role in the nervous system, as well as antioxidant-vitamins (C, E , beta). But, if the body gets the necessary dose of vitamins, do not expect additional effects by increasing the dose.A very important factor in the fight against stress manifestations is your diet.Avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs, which can cause bad mood. It is not a secret that an ideally balanced diet can be achieved only with the use of biologically active food additives. Active components of food additives (vitamin supplements) correct diet in a way that, first: activate the body's own anti-stress mechani
2007-12-13 06:42:45
Any emotionally-nervous stress exceeds the consumption of vitamins, and their deficit increases the impact of stress on the body, and first of all we need to fill the Group B vitamins supply, which play an important role in the nervous system, as well as antioxidant-vitamins (C, E , beta). But, if the body gets the necessary dose of vitamins, do not expect additional effects by increasing the dose.A very important factor in the fight against stress manifestations is your diet.Avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs, which can cause bad mood. It is not a secret that an ideally balanced diet can be achieved only with the use of biologically active food additives. Active components of food additives (vitamin supplements) correct diet in a way that, first: activate the body's own anti-stress mechani
Sour, Sweet or Salty Food?
2007-11-22 08:57:59
If you sometimes are longing for the acid, the salty or the sweet meals, it means that yor body gives you specific signals. But how to understand them?Sweet foods Food produces with the sweet taste is, first and foremost, a powerful antidepressant. The habit to eat sweets when emotionally hurt or disturbed is typical especially for women. If you find that you have this passion, perhaps you should look for the cause in psychological discomfort, and try to resolve issues of conflict in the family and at work.The consumption of sweet is just an escape from some problems, but leading to others - extra weight, diabetes and others. The amount of eaten sweet has to be reduced gradually, replacing it with light physical loads or detracting on interesting occupations.When there is an urgent need of
2007-11-22 08:57:59
If you sometimes are longing for the acid, the salty or the sweet meals, it means that yor body gives you specific signals. But how to understand them?Sweet foods Food produces with the sweet taste is, first and foremost, a powerful antidepressant. The habit to eat sweets when emotionally hurt or disturbed is typical especially for women. If you find that you have this passion, perhaps you should look for the cause in psychological discomfort, and try to resolve issues of conflict in the family and at work.The consumption of sweet is just an escape from some problems, but leading to others - extra weight, diabetes and others. The amount of eaten sweet has to be reduced gradually, replacing it with light physical loads or detracting on interesting occupations.When there is an urgent need of
Cheese - the source of proteins and vitamins!
2007-10-29 10:19:14
First, it must be said that the cheese is unusually rich in vitamins. It contains vitamins A and B, and other amino acids, without which the human body can not manage, such as tryptophan, methionine and lysine.In hard cheese there is a lot of calcium, phosphorus, zinc. To get the daily norm of calcium, for adult persons it is sufficient to eat only 80 grams per day of this kind of cheese.As for proteins, the cheese cosists 22% of them. Cheeses can be described as a remarkable, universal source of proteins. In addition, the protein contained in cheese is completely absorbed.Moreover, in cheese is present a so-named protein - casein, which forms the casomorphin - a substance with properties reminiscent to morphine, but when acting similar on the body, all the good effects are the same , wit
2007-10-29 10:19:14
First, it must be said that the cheese is unusually rich in vitamins. It contains vitamins A and B, and other amino acids, without which the human body can not manage, such as tryptophan, methionine and lysine.In hard cheese there is a lot of calcium, phosphorus, zinc. To get the daily norm of calcium, for adult persons it is sufficient to eat only 80 grams per day of this kind of cheese.As for proteins, the cheese cosists 22% of them. Cheeses can be described as a remarkable, universal source of proteins. In addition, the protein contained in cheese is completely absorbed.Moreover, in cheese is present a so-named protein - casein, which forms the casomorphin - a substance with properties reminiscent to morphine, but when acting similar on the body, all the good effects are the same , wit