tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81954946892449950292024-03-20T12:08:12.725-03:00All About VitaminsSkzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-5283133287571006422024-03-19T18:37:00.002-03:002024-03-19T18:37:09.832-03:00Essential Vitamins in the Vegetarian / Vegan Diet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZT0KrlBE5fKWlaCHj5imufmO8DH2_oNZ3FZ4CV_vBASn2lylAVSW7STA393nOEJ10QA9U8MYFA3vAhSrHtREaoaZ2LCE-xGXJXBnCx2o4e1v07MiXAcH3GMjmbz5KgEZXxGUPfQxoLM2jOlWHvk3-wSQqWu_kH6fRM3XjXTTMgxXlXbfBV9tMYVbbVc/s1100/vegetarian%20or%20vegan%20diet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1100" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZT0KrlBE5fKWlaCHj5imufmO8DH2_oNZ3FZ4CV_vBASn2lylAVSW7STA393nOEJ10QA9U8MYFA3vAhSrHtREaoaZ2LCE-xGXJXBnCx2o4e1v07MiXAcH3GMjmbz5KgEZXxGUPfQxoLM2jOlWHvk3-wSQqWu_kH6fRM3XjXTTMgxXlXbfBV9tMYVbbVc/w640-h428/vegetarian%20or%20vegan%20diet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>In recent years, interest in <a href="https://plantpoweredeats.website/" target="_blank">vegetarian and vegan diets</a> has significantly increased, whether for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. However, one of the common concerns for those who choose this lifestyle is ensuring they obtain all necessary nutrients to maintain optimal health. Among these essential nutrients are vitamins, which play a crucial role in numerous bodily functions. In this article, we will explore the key vitamins to consider when following a vegetarian or vegan diet, as well as the rich plant-based sources of these vitamins.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Vitamin B12:</h2><p>We begin with vitamin B12, essential for proper brain function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis. This vitamin is primarily found in animal products, which can pose a challenge for vegetarians and vegans. However, there are fortified options such as cereals, plant-based milks, and supplements that can help meet B12 needs in these diets.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Vitamin D:</h2><p>Another important vitamin to consider is vitamin D, crucial for bone health, the immune system, and mood regulation. While the main source of vitamin D is sunlight exposure, individuals following vegetarian or vegan diets may need to obtain it from dietary sources such as sun-exposed mushrooms, fortified plant milks, and supplements.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Vitamin A:</h2><p>Vitamin A is vital for eye health, skin, and the immune system. While the body can convert carotenoids present in plant-based foods into vitamin A, it's important to consume a variety of these foods, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and mangoes, to ensure an adequate intake.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Vitamin C:</h2><p>Vitamin C is known for its antioxidant properties and its role in immune system health and skin. Fortunately, vegetarian and vegan diets are often rich in this vitamin, as it is abundant in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, kiwis, strawberries, peppers, and broccoli.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Vitamin E:</h2><p>Last but not least, vitamin E is essential for skin, hair, and immune system health. It can be found in foods such as almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and avocados, which are easily incorporated into a vegetarian or vegan diet.</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Conclusion:</h4><p>A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can provide all necessary nutrients, including essential vitamins. By prioritizing a variety of nutrient-rich plant foods and, when necessary, using appropriate supplements, it is possible to enjoy the health benefits of this lifestyle without compromising the intake of key vitamins. Remember, balanced nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy body and mind!</p><p><br /></p>MS4http://www.blogger.com/profile/14961445517138140741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-78220434231020172502018-10-11T21:53:00.004-03:002024-03-19T11:06:09.150-03:00List of vitamins<div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamins are a group of biochemical substances essential for the body that regulate functions such as vision, blood coagulation or bone formation.<br />
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In this post we will learn how many there are, what they are and how they are classified.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8fcvgxdMFp8Vqq45ogA2GqjJRBCyCO9LupeS5Z4BYXAGK8LBMRYuIyTJVDrHCzctogFjsaaScy6e6t5lMvdlQpMsy6_sHgFt9mg_MXIhhrGRYwPRiwon_u1mRSjxllaVOpJPKjxjBPz5Opyx4j6BYRqxNTsLq8Xh-jBqpaVF7mactx19ExCgJ-XddqA/s500/Vitamins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8fcvgxdMFp8Vqq45ogA2GqjJRBCyCO9LupeS5Z4BYXAGK8LBMRYuIyTJVDrHCzctogFjsaaScy6e6t5lMvdlQpMsy6_sHgFt9mg_MXIhhrGRYwPRiwon_u1mRSjxllaVOpJPKjxjBPz5Opyx4j6BYRqxNTsLq8Xh-jBqpaVF7mactx19ExCgJ-XddqA/w640-h640/Vitamins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
There are 13 vitamins that are normally classified by their solubility: water-soluble (soluble in water) and liposoluble (soluble in oils, fats, ether, chloroform and acetone):</div><br />
<h2>Water-soluble vitamins (9): Vitamin C and complex B:</h2><ul><li><b>C</b> (Ascorbic acid).</li>
<li><b>B1</b> (Thiamin). Also called «antineuritic vitamin».</li>
<li><b>B2</b> (Riboflavin).</li>
<li><b>B3</b> (Niacin). Also called "nicotinic acid", "vitamin PP" or "antipelagra".</li>
<li><b>B5</b> (Pantothenic acid).</li>
<li><b>B6</b> (Pyridoxine).</li>
<li><b>B8</b> (Biotin). Also known as «vitamin H».</li>
<li><b>B9</b> (Folic acid). Also named as "folates".</li>
<li><b>B12</b> (cyanocobalamin).</li>
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<h2>Fat-soluble vitamins (4):</h2><br />
<ul><li><b>A</b> (Retinol). Also called «antineuritic vitamin».</li>
<li><b>D</b> (Calciferol). Also known as «anirrachitic vitamin».</li>
<li><b>E</b> (Alpha-tocopherol). Also named as «anti-sterile vitamin».</li>
<li><b>K</b> (Menaquinone). Also called "menadinone" or "antihaemorrhagic vitamin".</li>
</ul>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-25853865977971985842018-09-26T20:50:00.003-03:002024-03-19T11:51:38.285-03:00Fat soluble vitamins<div style="text-align: justify;">Fat soluble vitamins are those that can be dissolved in fats and oils. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with fats from food and can be stored in the fat tissue of the body. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">They come from plants and animal foods, or from food supplements. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat solubles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These fats called liposoluble, are only mobilized and absorbed when they are accompanied by fat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You should not abuse the consumption of these fat-soluble vitamins, as they have to accumulate in the liver. Each of these vitamins has a specific function for the organism.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0Vs8jO9vvR3m9fF_pWjIXoEKI08UuCg6PNrp4wN5MQwpCtd4EkH3WEFLh6D3WP0I1Q0SwuVZGEeA_4Mk7G8qtsSBISL-Yckgco37C1OlImZ60d-yA4omcA5LjW_qCW5A2km5a0PwNF-Zxy_WzE6kFCrS7i7kAH6Vf6vrdtY0sf1FLoQq3WXrAOWbl6g/s1023/Fat%20soluble%20vitamins.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1023" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0Vs8jO9vvR3m9fF_pWjIXoEKI08UuCg6PNrp4wN5MQwpCtd4EkH3WEFLh6D3WP0I1Q0SwuVZGEeA_4Mk7G8qtsSBISL-Yckgco37C1OlImZ60d-yA4omcA5LjW_qCW5A2km5a0PwNF-Zxy_WzE6kFCrS7i7kAH6Vf6vrdtY0sf1FLoQq3WXrAOWbl6g/w640-h408/Fat%20soluble%20vitamins.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><h2>Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamin A</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin A, helps maintain the integrity of the eye system (vision) and helps the integrity of the skin.</div><br />
<h2>Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamin D</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D, promotes bone health, helps us keep bones in good condition.</div><br />
<h2>Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamin E</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin E, is part of the same as the vitamin A of our antioxidant system against free radicals that helps prevent diseases.</div><br />
<h2>Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamin K</h2>Vitamin K helps blood clotting.<br />
<br />Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-75711846051732844102018-09-17T17:01:00.002-03:002024-03-19T11:51:52.019-03:00These are the vitamins needed to stimulate hair growth<div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the main vitamins for normal hair development:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1.- Biotin</b> It is recognized for its encouragement to develop hair and make it grow faster. It is one of the best vitamins to recompose the ends of the hair and also when it becomes brittle, helping to improve the texture and quality of it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It contributes to the increase of the thickness and the amount of hair. Its action with respect to hair cells makes it a great ally.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Due to its benefits, the consumption of biotin influences the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Increase in the rate of development of your hair</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Gain thicker and thicker hair to a large extent</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Smoothed hair</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2.- Vitamin A.</b> It also plays an important role in hair growth. It keeps your hair black and shiny. Vitamin A contains antioxidants that hydrate the scalp and prevent hair from drying out. Vitamin A helps strengthen and thicken hair.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3.- Vitamin E.</b> It is essential for hair growth because it eliminates the problems of dry and rough hair. Blocks moisture and protects your hair from drying, and keeps it shiny. Apart from this, it also keeps the scalp healthy and promotes blood circulation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4.- Vitamin B12.</b> This is another vitamin of the B complex. And it can be a great help to prevent hair loss. This helps so that the iron can be absorbed more effectively in the body, without which you could lose hair if you suffer from deficiency.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5.- Folic acid.</b> This is another miraculous component of the vitamin B group, or "vitamins for hair." This vitamin plays an important role in making your hair thicker and brighter, while increasing the humidity. It also helps in the fight against hair graying.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>6.- Vitamin C.</b> Contributes to hair growth, has the ability to cure premature graying and dryness of hair efficiently. The daily intake of vitamin C through food or supplements is necessary to maintain the health of your hair.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>7.- Iron.</b> Researchers have found that conditions such as alopecia, severe hair loss and breakage are caused due to iron deficiency. An adequate amount of iron every day regulates blood circulation and increases the level of hemoglobin in the body. Not only that, it will undoubtedly help with the re-growth of hair.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-16725416454069157682018-08-29T15:54:00.002-03:002024-03-19T11:52:38.278-03:006 vitamins and minerals that improve your brain<div style="text-align: justify;">The human brain is a complex organ that requires many different nutrients to function properly. We give a review of the essentials for a healthy brain.</div><br />
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<u><b>1. Thiamin (vitamin B1)</b></u><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The B vitamins are considered particularly important for good brain health. It plays a key role in driving nerve impulses, according to an article published in The Journal of International Medical Research. On the other hand, having severe deficiency of this vitamin can lead to Korsakoff syndrome, a memory disorder and frequent learning in alcoholics. Foods with vitamin B1: pistachios, pecan nuts, fish or pine nuts.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Half of the body's stores of this vitamin are in the liver, so liver damage can lead to a deficiency of several B vitamins; It also plays an important role in the synthesis of amino acids and the formation of nervous tissue. Having deficiency of this and other B vitamins is associated with developmental problems in children. Foods with vitamin B9: spinach, asparagus or lentils.</div><br />
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<u><b>3. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)</b></u><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The highest concentration of this essential vitamin is found in the brain, especially in the pituitary gland (400 mg / kg). Vitamin C is important in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine and protecting the brain against oxidative stress. As this vitamin can not be stored in the body, it is advisable to take about 90 mg of these foods daily. Foods with vitamin C: broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, tangerines or strawberries.</div>
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<u><b>4. Calcium</b></u><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Calcium is an essential mineral for the functioning of the brain because it plays a central role as a messenger of nerve cells. It also regulates neurotransmission and controls nervous excitability. Having calcium deficiency is rare, since the body has a large reserve of this mineral in the bones, but some drugs can reduce its presence. Food with calcium: milk, yogurt, cheese, tofu or spinach.</div><br />
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<u><b>5. Magnesium</b></u><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">They call it the miraculous mineral. Magnesium is important for the conversion of many B vitamins into their active form. One study found that magnesium supplementation in adult mice improved working memory and long-term memory. In addition, the balance between magnesium and calcium levels prevents excitability of the nervous system. Having deficiency of any of them can lead to neurological problems. Foods with magnesium: pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, almonds or cashews.</div><br />
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<u><b>6. Zinc</b></u><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Scientists do not know exactly what role zinc plays in maintaining brain health, but its deficiency has been associated with different neurological and psychological disorders such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease. Food rich in zinc (also essential for the immune system): lamb, oysters, squash or veal liver.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-23396443597411064142018-07-31T20:30:00.003-03:002024-03-19T11:57:39.314-03:00 Vitamins C, D and Zinc, do you know what they are for?<div style="text-align: justify;">In many cases it is not possible to incorporate all the vitamins necessary for the body into the children's daily diet and alternatives must be considered to protect the three lines of defense of the immune system. Therefore, Bayer is committed to offer an innovative solution that helps strengthen their defenses so that students can enjoy their school days without health problems: Redoxitos Total, the only gummies with vitamins C, D and Zinc in a single rubber . It is a solution that offers Better Life to children and adults through an easy and fun way.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to Dr. Carlos Fernandez Newball, Bayer's medical advisor, "children have a more sensitive immune system and are more exposed to contamination, dirt, excess sugar, germs and allergies. The essential vitamins and Zinc protect each of the defense lines of the immune system, since a strong immune system is essential for good health. "</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What is the use of vitamin C, D and Zinc?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSkJXxKEgJ5csc_2XbLMSPxLuB0ykwWsCbz_KUGOvx3Y3Yr2DreEw1YqAmzaCk_J1wLapDGVulPkzpqhgXraGIAucQ0eSB7cXHuJbZHAh0CtTly2YrTBjowjiivbePtKbRIh0qdP4hsiGGh-HX3FBXdS5580EQPDm5sVPWVXsTRF-dQlwFGon8wXtCRA/s960/Vitamins%20C,%20D%20and%20Zinc.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="960" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSkJXxKEgJ5csc_2XbLMSPxLuB0ykwWsCbz_KUGOvx3Y3Yr2DreEw1YqAmzaCk_J1wLapDGVulPkzpqhgXraGIAucQ0eSB7cXHuJbZHAh0CtTly2YrTBjowjiivbePtKbRIh0qdP4hsiGGh-HX3FBXdS5580EQPDm5sVPWVXsTRF-dQlwFGon8wXtCRA/w640-h428/Vitamins%20C,%20D%20and%20Zinc.webp" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vitamin C: provides support for the skin and mucosa, our first line of immune defense.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The body can not produce vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. Therefore, it is important to include many foods that contain this vitamin in the daily diet. This vitamin is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. Is used for:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Form an important protein, used to produce the skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Heal wounds and form scar tissue.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Repair and maintain cartilage, bones and teeth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Help the absorption of iron</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Supports normal collagen formation</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Contributes to the generation of normal energy that produces metabolism</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Reduces fatigue and fatigue</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Supports normal psychological functions</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Helps to maintain the functions of the immune system during and after physical activities</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- It is also an antioxidant, that is, they block part of the damage caused by free radicals. The accumulation of free radicals over time is largely responsible for the aging process.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vitamin D, calcium and bone health</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to a study of the Colombian Consensus on vitamin D, Colombians have a high deficiency of this vitamin. This situation prevails due to the lack of exposure to sunlight, the low concentration of vitamin D in food, overweight, metabolic syndrome and failure to take supplements, among other causes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Supports cellular immunity, the second line of immune defense.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People normally get vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, which leads to the production of vitamin D in the skin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Helps the growth and formation of cells</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Contributes to maintain healthy bones, teeth and muscles</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Supports the absorption of calcium and phosphorus</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Why is vitamin D and calcium important for bone health?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D allows the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is necessary to have strong and healthy bones. Without enough vitamin D and calcium, bones may not form properly during childhood and may lose bone mass, weaken and break easily during adulthood. Even if you consume enough calcium in your diet, the body does not absorb that calcium if you do not consume enough vitamin D [i].</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Zinc: is a key element in the formation of antibodies, the third line of immunological defense.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Helps maintain the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Help protect cells</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Contributes to maintain a healthy body</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Contributes to the integrity of the immune system</div>
Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-64386671186845737712018-07-22T01:36:00.003-03:002024-01-18T08:23:24.991-03:00Vitamin C can stop the progression of leukemia<div style="text-align: justify;">Since the 1970s, researchers have been interested in the therapeutic potential of vitamin C for the treatment of cancer. Now, research developed by scientists at the Perlmutter Cancer Center at the University of New York (USA) shows how vitamin C can prevent the leukemia stem cells from multiplying, and thus block their progression.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is already known that an enzyme called Tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET2) has the ability to produce stem cells, undifferentiated cells that have not yet gained a specific identity and function, a circumstance that can be used for patients with leukemia, since in Instead of maturing and dying like any other cell, they regenerate and multiply infinitely, hence the organism is unable to produce normal white blood cells, which our immune system needs to fight infection.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to experts, 50% of patients who have chronic myelomonocytic leukemia also have a genetic malfunction that reduces TET2, hence they focused on finding out how this enzyme could be genetically stimulated and whether vitamin C would play an important role or do not.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Activation and deactivation of the TET2 gene</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The researchers used mice genetically modified to lack this enzyme and designed mouse models with the possibility of "turning on" and "turning off" the TET2 gene by optogenetics. By shutting down this gene, experts discovered that the stem cells began to malfunction. When activating the gene, this dysfunction was reversed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In leukemia and other blood diseases that depend on TET2, only one of the copies of the gene is altered.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When trying to administer a high dose of vitamin C intravenously to modified rodents, they found that vitamin C promoted a genetic mechanism (DNA demethylation) that restored TET2 function; that is, the defective copy of the gene was compensated by amplifying the action of the copy that does work normally in the TET2 gene.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The study undoubtedly confirmed the hypothesis of the researchers. By promoting the demethylation of DNA, vitamin C "told" stem cells to mature and die. Not only that. The treatment also stopped the leukemia cancer cells that had been transplanted from human patients to growing mice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Combining the therapeutic potential of vitamin C with anticancer drugs - inhibitors of PARP -, the efficacy of vitamin C treatment was enhanced, making it even more difficult for leukemic stem cells to reproduce.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Our results suggest that the high dose of vitamin C - and it is important to keep in mind that this means that the doses to be administered intravenously - could have therapeutic benefits in the myelodysplastic mutant TET2 syndrome", explains Benjamin Neel, co-author of the paper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"We also plan additional preclinical studies to test the effects of high doses of vitamin C in combination with PARP [inhibitors] in more models of acute myeloid leukemia and in samples from primary patients," concludes Neel.</div><br />
Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-49241874473733979892018-07-14T16:42:00.002-03:002024-03-19T11:59:35.525-03:00 Vitamin D: Is it enough with the sun?<div style="text-align: justify;">While it is true that some people can get enough vitamin D only from sunlight, others will need to make changes in their lifestyle or take supplements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What is vitamin D?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D is a very important nutrient for health. Certain foods contain a small amount, but the greatest amount of vitamin D is obtained from sunlight.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of the benefits of vitamin D include: helping the body absorb calcium to have strong bones, for support nerves to carry messages to and from the brain; It also plays a key role in muscle movement and supports the immune system to fight infections and diseases.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D is different from most other vitamins. When the body processes it, vitamin D is converted into a hormone called calcitriol, which causes the bones in the body to absorb calcium.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Can we get enough vitamin D from the sun?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some people may get enough vitamin D from the sun's rays, however there are factors that come into play, such as the place in the world where we live, the time of year, the time of day and the color of the skin. People who live near the equator get more exposure to the sun. In the northern hemisphere, we may not be able to get enough vitamin D from sunlight during the winter.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The amount of melanin in the skin affects the amount of vitamin D that we can produce. Thus, less melanin results in a lighter skin, which also does not protect against harmful ultraviolet rays.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People with more melanin on the skin (and therefore darker skin) have better protection against the sun, but they take longer to produce vitamin D, making them more likely to have vitamin D deficiency.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These factors make it difficult to recommend how much sunlight we must take to produce the vitamin D that our body needs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some people may not absorb the proper amount of vitamin D from sunlight due to specific lifestyle factors. For example, people who work at night, those who stay indoors during the day, those who always cover their skin or wear a high-factor sunscreen every day ...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The body can only produce a certain amount of vitamin D at a time. After this, it is vital to protect the skin from UV rays. UV rays can cause burns, aging of the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is currently no established level for vitamin D deficiency, but some experts classify the deficiency as having less than 12 ng / ml of vitamin D in the blood and claim that levels below 20 ng / ml are too low to have healthy bones and general well-being.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Symptom</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause rickets. This is a condition that makes bones soft, which causes them to bend. It can also cause bone pain and weak muscles in adults.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not having enough vitamin D or calcium during a lifetime can contribute to osteoporosis. This causes fragile bones that can fracture more easily.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Recommended daily intake</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The recommended dietary intake of vitamin D is difficult to judge, as it depends on sun exposure. For this reason, the guidelines base their recommended intake on the assumption that a person receives the minimum amount of sun (the recommended dietary intake is measured in UI, international units):</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">From 0 to 12 months 400 IU</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 to 70 years 600 IU</div><div style="text-align: justify;">70 years and more than 800 IU</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For adults with vitamin D levels below 30 ng / ml, the guidelines of the Endocrine Society recommend a daily intake of 1,500-2,000 IU to restore healthy levels of vitamin D.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Natural sources of vitamin D include salmon, tuna, cheese, egg yolk or beef liver.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-4757997121565673812018-07-07T14:53:00.001-03:002024-03-19T12:01:38.626-03:00 Fish and vitamins protect against Alzheimer's<div style="text-align: justify;">Can nutrition help us prevent some neurodegenerative diseases? Yes. According to an article recently published in the journal Neurology, a diet rich in fish and vitamins can protect the brain from the contraction associated with Alzheimer's disease.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The study was conducted on people of an average age of 87 years in which they counted the levels of certain nutrients through blood tests. According to the data, people who had higher amounts of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids -present mainly in fish- obtained higher scores in memory tests and cognitive abilities. By contrast, the people who obtained the worst results were those with high rates of trans fat in the blood, which are associated with diets where fast food abounds, fried, frozen and confectionery products. These people are more likely to suffer reductions in brain volume related to Alzheimer's disease.</div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4UocrVdwYVNXvddxg2siIBelbQf65F1Z1QT0OqHc1PtJ6HYf5N7TleM565065xfbfjU5dUdBAuKY8Fi1gx-b4ws4Vpuemwdn95AgwM0MnH48xuPtNf1DefVm_x80OlXYLUtsEDVv_nIOLBrcSyi_XjEZmexQ05RZa4TpobDu5KgoyKXcTvSgYTMR2ss/s1344/Alzheimer.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1344" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4UocrVdwYVNXvddxg2siIBelbQf65F1Z1QT0OqHc1PtJ6HYf5N7TleM565065xfbfjU5dUdBAuKY8Fi1gx-b4ws4Vpuemwdn95AgwM0MnH48xuPtNf1DefVm_x80OlXYLUtsEDVv_nIOLBrcSyi_XjEZmexQ05RZa4TpobDu5KgoyKXcTvSgYTMR2ss/w640-h426/Alzheimer.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>This study was the first to use biomarkers of nutrients in the blood to analyze the effects of diet on the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, the authors incorporated other variables such as age, blood pressure or number of years of education, which also proved to be decisive in the mental abilities of the participants.</div><br />
<br />Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-80921660377504000902018-07-03T14:48:00.001-03:002024-03-19T12:06:42.760-03:00Foods with many vitamins<div style="text-align: justify;">To avoid diseases and enjoy a healthy life, nothing better than a good dose of vitamins.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamins are organic compounds that we need in small amounts to avoid diseases. We need to take vitamins from food because the human body does not produce enough or does not even produce them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Each body needs different vitamins because, for example, humans need vitamin C (ascorbic acid) but dogs do not need it because their body produces enough for their own needs.</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUnCGCUJXpq_ig8Ber9OUKJcPft8Sj_uPTcVr_YwO6Z0V_51_8xxn-c6WSYMHfHaLaMFRyV_jsUtAQG81ZuS3qfjDPjROlupBx2fKbRkryHLAGPRD04Wd0snP4seqFNV5SzMhZ6ZKJqK4eH_V5uzrrRsU7TDB0Bf-Dqv03PuZ9P4OBdFEWiwr7-y4djQ/s2000/Foods%20with%20many%20vitamins.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUnCGCUJXpq_ig8Ber9OUKJcPft8Sj_uPTcVr_YwO6Z0V_51_8xxn-c6WSYMHfHaLaMFRyV_jsUtAQG81ZuS3qfjDPjROlupBx2fKbRkryHLAGPRD04Wd0snP4seqFNV5SzMhZ6ZKJqK4eH_V5uzrrRsU7TDB0Bf-Dqv03PuZ9P4OBdFEWiwr7-y4djQ/w640-h426/Foods%20with%20many%20vitamins.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Foods with vitamin A</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin A include: liver, cod liver oil, carrots, broccoli, sweet potato, butter, kale, spinach, pumpkin, some cheeses, egg, apricot, cantaloupe and milk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin A or retinol can cause night blindness and keratomalacia or dry keratitis (an eye disorder that causes dry cornea).</div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B include: yeast, pork, cereals, sunflower seeds, brown rice, rye, asparagus, kale, cauliflower, potatoes, oranges, liver and eggs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B or thiamine1 can cause: beriberi (between its manifestations include neurological signs and optic neuritis with loss of sight) and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (brain disorder).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B2</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B include: asparagus, bananas, persimmons, okra, chard, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, meat, eggs, fish and green beans.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B2 or riboflavin can cause: ariboflavinosis whose symptoms are sore throat, redness of the tongue, sores in the mouth, scaly and yellowish inflammation of the skin (seborrheic dermatitis), red eyes or fatigue.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B3</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B3 include: liver, chicken, veal, fish (tuna, salmon), milk, eggs, avocados, dates, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, asparagus, nuts, whole grains, legumes. mushrooms and brewer's yeast.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B3 or niacin can cause: pellagra (characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis and mental disorders).</div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B5</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B5 include: meats, whole grains, broccoli, avocados, royal jelly and fish roe</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid can cause: paraesthesia (tingling and numbness of a part of the body).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B6</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B6 include: meats, bananas, whole grains, vegetables or nuts. Regarding milk, freezing can reduce its vitamin B6 content.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B6 or pyridoxine can cause: anemia, peripheral neuropathy (damage to certain parts of the nervous system that causes pain, loss of sensation and inability to control muscles).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B7</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B7 include: egg yolks, liver, fish (especially blue fish) and some vegetables (such as garlic, tomatoes or watercress).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B7 or biotin can cause: dermatitis or enteritis (inflammation of the intestine)</div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B9</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B9 include: yeast extract, liver, dried herbs, sunflower seeds, legumes, green leafy vegetables, asparagus or peanuts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B9 or folic acid during pregnancy can cause: birth defects. Therefore, it is usually indicated to women who want to have children, a supplement of folic acid throughout the year before becoming pregnant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin B12</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin B12 include: fish, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and dairy products, some fortified cereals and soy products. Therefore, vegans are recommended to take vitamin B12 supplements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin B12 or cyanocobalamin can cause: megaloblastic anemia (a condition in which the body produces abnormally large, abnormal, and immature blood cells).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin C</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin C include: fruits and vegetables. The kakadu plum and the camu camu fruit (native to the Peruvian Amazon) have the highest vitamin C content of all the foods that exist. Cooking food destroys vitamin C.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin C or ascorbic acid can cause: megaloblastic anemia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin D</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best source of vitamin D is that produced by the skin after exposure to sunlight, although it can also be found in small quantities in fatty fish, eggs, beef liver and mushrooms.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin D or ergocalciferol can cause: rickets and osteomalacia (softening of the bones).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin E</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin E include: kiwi, almonds, avocado, eggs, milk, nuts, green leafy vegetables, uncooked vegetable oils, wheat germ and whole grains.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin E or tocopherol can cause: it is uncommon but can cause hemolytic anemia in newborns (a medical condition that causes a decrease in the mass of red blood cells).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Foods with vitamin K</h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best sources of vitamin K include: green leafy vegetables, avocado, kiwi. Parsley, for example, contains a lot of vitamin K.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deficiency of vitamin K or phylloquinone can cause: hemorrhagic diathesis (predisposition of the organism to bleeding, that is, an inherited predisposition to hemorrhage).</div><br />
<br />Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-84447007956124791962018-06-20T19:50:00.006-03:002024-03-19T12:08:05.324-03:00Vitamins<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYMctIl1EJPO2oxWxU0ER9FaGEJ97e9ooJEUNOZpWr4OJJ1uM5sCcXQgp_MwXxQclnijY65KWKztkd0rS3tD3b8zayXz-CU-AEm7u0AUhWvryfCm4WM9Sa5UKaZ6hgYbM_nSf54eRGgmDrmIvFqhdlAr2oDJc6-qRijxZMcI1BQ8rwzhBqvA0wZmSYeA/s640/vitamins.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYMctIl1EJPO2oxWxU0ER9FaGEJ97e9ooJEUNOZpWr4OJJ1uM5sCcXQgp_MwXxQclnijY65KWKztkd0rS3tD3b8zayXz-CU-AEm7u0AUhWvryfCm4WM9Sa5UKaZ6hgYbM_nSf54eRGgmDrmIvFqhdlAr2oDJc6-qRijxZMcI1BQ8rwzhBqvA0wZmSYeA/w640-h360/vitamins.webp" width="640" /></a></div>
Vitamins are substances that the body needs to grow and develop normally. Your body needs 13 vitamins. These are:</div>
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<li>Vitamin A</li>
<li>Vitamins B (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate or folic acid</li>
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<li>Vitamin D</li>
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Usually, vitamins come from the food you eat. The body can also produce vitamins D and K. People who eat a vegetarian diet may need a vitamin B12 supplement.</div>
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Each vitamin has specific functions. If you have low levels of certain vitamins, you may have health problems. For example, if you do not get enough vitamin C, you may develop anemia. Some vitamins can help prevent medical problems. Vitamin A prevents night blindness.</div>
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The best way to get enough vitamins is to maintain a balanced diet with varied foods. In some cases, a daily multivitamin may be needed. It is a good idea to talk with your health provider about it. High doses of some vitamins can cause problems.</div>
<br />Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-16941124646325833512012-10-04T11:07:00.002-03:002024-03-19T15:27:18.003-03:00Vitamins and minerals in the diet lacking 30% of people<div style="text-align: justify;">
Despite recommendations to increase daily consumption of fruits and vegetables are almost commonplace, many as close as they can get to keep them is to go against the greengrocer. Is that the type of diet that excludes currently takes more and more to make room for products that not only have a good supply, but also end up affecting health. The National Survey of Risk Factors 2009 of the Ministry of Health was determined that 35.7% of the population eats at least one fruit per day while 37.6% do not eat vegetables, main sources of micronutrients. This long term, has consequences.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEXmreeR5IJi3Djuq3WfAirCOK5f6qIVFbfTobxFinfdOAWxTW8QGLIy4jkBa-7p2ucDSzbfzAKngZqfcKLHTE8wJrpTyAgAt2dK08NSb4cVkSia_b4bs1RUKnLYmzSqqXCMamuAzMN0KcFJYkqPVdbr3SCVoidKm2qZrgOZvhu55JtzyL2E37cRI8Uw/s1200/Vitamins%20and%20minerals%20in%20the%20diet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1200" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEXmreeR5IJi3Djuq3WfAirCOK5f6qIVFbfTobxFinfdOAWxTW8QGLIy4jkBa-7p2ucDSzbfzAKngZqfcKLHTE8wJrpTyAgAt2dK08NSb4cVkSia_b4bs1RUKnLYmzSqqXCMamuAzMN0KcFJYkqPVdbr3SCVoidKm2qZrgOZvhu55JtzyL2E37cRI8Uw/w640-h374/Vitamins%20and%20minerals%20in%20the%20diet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The term encompasses micronutrients vitamins and minerals, substances essential for the functioning of the body. Despite this, the World Health Organization estimates that 30% of the population has a deficit of micronutrients and most do not know, because until this bad habit deepens food, there are no symptoms.</div>
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"Micronutrient deficiency is very difficult to assess from the medical point of view, as it appears in certain diseases, but when it is already advanced," explains Daniel De Girolami, specialist nutritionist Nutritional Assessment and body composition. But he explained that in some cases, "subclinical deficiencies are reflected in symptoms such as anemia in the case of iron or, in the case of the B complex neurological minimum as loss of memory or concentration." However, these symptoms can have other causes, hence the difficulty in diagnosis.</div>
Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-49199201267318241612012-05-30T09:15:00.001-03:002024-03-19T15:29:29.849-03:00Natural vitamins<div style="text-align: justify;">
To stay in good physical condition is essential to have a balanced diet. Healthy nutrition demands a proper diet of macronutrients, fat and rich in protein, carbohydrates, and also of all essential nutrients including natural vitamins and minerals.</div>
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These nutrients can be found in most foods, but how do you know the perfect match for our body to consume the above? This is a variable often uncontrollable, but thanks to vitamin supplements we consume every day in capsules 100% natural.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTN3jTR8f-e07tH4UAASD4aD4tTvI8CNu74crlap9D5vmXKP13iV1piY3bEiDprJir7kmjN8z95tOIksWhrcIyE1FDWx66BPudXc-0bbPh9n7fevK28TTY6RqDKacWlsSmwTg4nXmjM9qPSnqrRvOWBswHD6wXkL-MpdZyNzgEEmwXTqfvJjKgF_UzDc/s950/Natural%20vitamins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="950" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTN3jTR8f-e07tH4UAASD4aD4tTvI8CNu74crlap9D5vmXKP13iV1piY3bEiDprJir7kmjN8z95tOIksWhrcIyE1FDWx66BPudXc-0bbPh9n7fevK28TTY6RqDKacWlsSmwTg4nXmjM9qPSnqrRvOWBswHD6wXkL-MpdZyNzgEEmwXTqfvJjKgF_UzDc/w640-h360/Natural%20vitamins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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Without natural nutrients such as vitamins, the human body would not be able to leverage the building blocks and energy supplied by food.</div>
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Vitamins are organic substances essential in the metabolic processes taking place in the nutrition of living beings. No plastic serving or bring energy, since they are not used as fuel, but without them the body is unable to take the building blocks and energy supplied by food.</div>
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Without minerals is little that can take advantage of the vitamins. Minerals help release the vitamins to fully implement their functions. Vitamins also need minerals. And both require the enzymes, which are protein catalysts.</div>
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For the smooth operation of these mechanisms are natural vitamin supplements and capsules can be taken as a supplement. Such is the case of activated carbon, which is available to take home and take it as a tea, or whether in tablets that contain no alteration and perform the same function. Activated carbon helps restore the natural balance of the intestines without affecting the natural functions of the intestinal tract.</div>
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To ensure good health and enough micronutrients, many people need to broaden their diet with natural vitamin supplements and minerals.</div>
<br />Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-62065736609094406692012-05-10T19:35:00.003-03:002024-03-19T15:34:10.121-03:00Calcium and Vitamin D supplementsHere are some of the latest benefits of calcium and vitamin D that are supported by clinical evidence.<br />
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<b>Calcium plus vitamin D and weight loss</b></div>
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In recent years there have been several studies showing a link between weight loss and calcium and vitamin D. A major study of the note was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine by the Health Initiative of Women. This study suggests that women who had reached menopause might be able to reduce weight gain by increasing intake of calcium and vitamin D.1 The theory is that calcium and increasing vitamin D effects how body breaks down and stores fat.</div>
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<b>Calcium and vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer</b></div>
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In recent months there have been 2 large studies that are showing convincing evidence that a higher intake of calcium and vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer. The first of these studies was a study of 10 years is associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer before menopause, women who ate a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D2</div>
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The second of these interesting studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concludes that a higher intake of vitamin D and calcium reduces the risk of developing cancer.3 This 4-year study supplement of 1,500 mg were women calcium and 1,100 IU of vitamin D daily compared with a group of women who took a placebo pill as a control.</div>
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<b>Increasing the daily intake of vitamin D</b></div>
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All previous studies are further evidence of the need to increase the recommended daily intake of vitamin D. Currently the U.S. dietary guidelines are recommending only 200 IU of vitamin D per day, and only 400 IU for adults 51 to 70. Research shows that the recommended daily dose of vitamin D could increase to 1000 IU without increasing toxicity concerns vitamin D.</div>
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It is always best to get the recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D from food, but it is very difficult to do what the average American is only getting 600 mg per day of calcium from your diet. Here is a list of foods high in calcium to help get the most out of your diet.</div>
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Unless you spend time in the sun can be even more difficult to obtain an adequate amount of vitamin D. There are very few foods that will give you vitamin D, here is a list of good sources of vitamin D.</div>
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<b>Calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol D3)</b></div>
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With clinical evidence of the benefits of increasing intake of calcium and vitamin D, and considering how difficult it is to get the recommended levels of these nutrients in our diet can be a full value. The need for supplemental calcium and vitamin D, have never been greater, but many in the market, how do you choose?</div>
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All agree that it is best to get calcium and vitamin D from food, why not choose the best option. AlgaeCal Plus is a natural source of plant calcium is enhanced with a vegetable source of vitamin D3 cholecalciferol.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">source: www.algaecal.com</span></i>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-32667251909276459472011-12-09T15:11:00.002-02:002024-03-19T15:41:17.697-03:00D3 Vitamin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9foBJ-Oyf4FcG8lo_VDwt4EC_HWWxfn6sgcl9eEJZEDR_uWd8zyLsu3sQ6XFNo5y_xv-uOCd30rO2iA2j4sj82zTFpBv9OAJsQEXDbBZqdTW3_OaCsgwYT9iQH5Mg37TIXVKfkt5Pd_7/s1600/538a71fada815176dd1888ffb9fa7f51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9foBJ-Oyf4FcG8lo_VDwt4EC_HWWxfn6sgcl9eEJZEDR_uWd8zyLsu3sQ6XFNo5y_xv-uOCd30rO2iA2j4sj82zTFpBv9OAJsQEXDbBZqdTW3_OaCsgwYT9iQH5Mg37TIXVKfkt5Pd_7/w400-h297/538a71fada815176dd1888ffb9fa7f51.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The suns sets early these days, bringing longer nights, more darkness and less vitamin D3.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D3 is essential to the human body. Without it, our bones become porous, our immune systems compromised, and for some of us, our moods low, often referred to as Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin D3 is so important, that our bodies make it when exposed to the suns UVB rays.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am not a big proponent of vitamins and supplements. I believe that food is the body's best medicine and source of fuel, and that by eating a diet of "real" foods, nature can provide you with all that you need.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a few vitamins that I think are essential to supplement ~ one of those being Vitamin D3. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is much controversy about vitamins these days, especially D. Different research, by different groups, under different circumstances, produces different results. So, for me, a lot of research and self-intuition, brings my answers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Vitamin D Deficiency" has been linked to many illnesses, like cancer, osteoporosis, crohn's disease, heart disease, depression, Alzheimer's and many more. When people with these illnesses start increasing their D levels, they begin to feel better.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like myself, I have met many people who feel the affects of SAD in the winter months and find that when they begin to take vitamin D3, they feel better. I am no longer affected by SAD. I am positive it is due to my daily D3 intake along with my change in diet, exercise and sleep patterns.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b>Vitamin D is essential to the human body because it:</b><br />
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<ul><li>Regulates Calcium and Phosphorus levels in the blood</li>
<li>Aides in Calcium Absorption and Bone Growth, protecting against Osteoporosis and bone fractures. Without it, we do not absorb Calcium.</li>
<li>Regulates the Immune System to keep the body healthy and strong</li>
<li>Increases Serotonin levels, the feel good hormone</li>
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The Sun ~ In 10-20 minutes (to turn your skin pink) the skin absorbs UVB rays, turning them into Vitamin D3. Full-body summer sun exposure results in about 10,000 (IU).<br />
Oral Vitamin D3 Supplements. Vegetarians and Vegans can take D2, but it is not the same as what is produced by the human body. It is a fungal production.<br />
Oily fish like salmon, herring, sardines & halibut; cod liver oil; and shitake mushrooms. Fortified milk and processed foods contain synthetic D and are not good sources.<br />
<b>A common myth about Vitamin D3 ~ exposing your face and hands to the sun gives you enough Vitamin D3.</b> Research shows that more of your skin needs to be exposed to the UVB rays.<br />
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Here on the East Coast, UVB rays are at their strongest in the summer months, between 10am and 12noon, when the sky is high above us in the sky.<br />
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Sunblock ~ blocks out the essential UVB rays.<br />
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Have your physician perform a 25(OH)D test to have your blood levels checked. <br />
Normal levels are between 50-70 ng/ml.<br />
The Vitamin D Council recommends 1000 (IU) for healthy infants and children and 5000 (IU) for healthy teens and adults.<br />
Colin and I take 800 (IU) and 4000 (IU) Carlson D3 Drops, respectively. It is very easy. This past summer, we stopped taking them since we were out in the sun often, and we both got sick. So, now we are back on track with our daily Vitamin D3. So far so good! <br />
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<b>What about Vitamin D Toxicity?</b> Apparently that is quite rare. If you have your blood levels checked every 6 months, and are within the healthy ranges, you will be fine. <br />
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<b>Make sure you are not Magnesium Deficient.</b> Vitamin D requires magnesium to turn it into a usable form in the body. Taking vitamin D supplements, while you are deficient in magnesium, can cause mild to severe heart palpitations.<br />
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<b>As with any vitamin supplementation, it is important to have your blood drawn and analyzed by your doctor. Then you will know which vitamins you need to take and which ones you do not.<br />
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If you are deficient in any areas, try to focus on your diet as well. Your body knows what to do with nature's nutrients better than man made ones. <br />
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It is also important to make sure that the supplements you are taking do not interfere with any ailments or medications.<br />
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Are you taking vitamin D? Can you share your experiences, good or bad?<br />
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Happiness and Health for the Holiday Season! Thanks for reading!<br />
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For more information on vitamin D, please visit the Vitamin D Council and the Harvard School of Public Health.<br />
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Source: http://ridgewood.patch.com/articles/did-you-take-your-vitamin-d3-todaySkzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-85424946114649631882011-11-09T12:38:00.001-02:002024-03-19T15:43:13.111-03:00Vitamin B reduces work stress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBE7hgBlyHaHXHWZ1VcgxR56CRImQNqXlBl1kzgS4PdfWoCHocwg4OEHdXeMZuZzR21Gx-m93MR5U3eTDCluS42lAKS2F7Y8ao3uiR2mkaTNu7SP-QGxV_nkHUZ9172HunIL9fahfmN6JYZJTaTjIKnCCBRrKaJn6homPA6v5qklJyR8fPIe4fMGoZ39E/s1500/Vitamin%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBE7hgBlyHaHXHWZ1VcgxR56CRImQNqXlBl1kzgS4PdfWoCHocwg4OEHdXeMZuZzR21Gx-m93MR5U3eTDCluS42lAKS2F7Y8ao3uiR2mkaTNu7SP-QGxV_nkHUZ9172HunIL9fahfmN6JYZJTaTjIKnCCBRrKaJn6homPA6v5qklJyR8fPIe4fMGoZ39E/w640-h480/Vitamin%20B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Increasing your Vitamin B intake could significantly reduce work-related stress, a clinical trial conducted at Swinburne University of Technology has shown.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The results of the three-month trial, where participants were given a course of either high dose vitamin B supplements or a placebo, have been accepted for publication in the journal Human Psychopharmacology.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to study leader Professor Con Stough, at the beginning of the trial the researchers assessed sixty participants against factors such as personality, work demands, mood, anxiety and strain, and then re-evaluated them at 30 and 90 days. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“At the end of the three-month period, those in the Vitamin B group reported much lower levels of work stress than they did at the beginning of the trial,” he said. “In fact, participants experienced an almost 20 per cent improvement in stress levels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“On the other hand, those in the placebo group showed no significant change.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While this was the first study of its kind, Professor Stough said that the results were perhaps unsurprising, given the important role Vitamin B plays in cognitive function.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Vitamin B, which is found in whole unprocessed foods such as meat, beans and wholegrains, is integral to the synthesis of neurotransmitters critical to psychological wellbeing,” he said. “But the reality is that many people don’t get enough Vitamin B from their diet, so they are turning to vitamin supplementation.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With occupational stress increasing in Australian society, Professor Stough said that it is having a significant impact on individuals, organisations and the community.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Anything we can do to reduce work-related stress is a good thing,” he said. “By lowering stress, we also lower the risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“And from an organisational perspective, reducing your workers’ stress is likely to improve productivity and minimise stress claims made due to workplace pressures.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While the results of the study present a strong case for Vitamin B supplementation, according to Professor Stough further research is still needed. “Ideally we’d like to conduct a larger trial with more participants that would investigate the effects of Vitamin B supplementation over two-to-three years.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The study used Blackmores’ Executive B Stress Formula. It was jointly funded by Blackmores and Swinburne University of Technology’s Centre for Psychopharmacology, which is the largest research group in the world examining the cognitive and mood effects of natural products, nutritional supplements and nutritional interventions.<br /><br />Surce: <br />http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/media-centre/news/2011/11/vitamin-b-reduces-work-stress</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-50255209287427959712007-09-04T10:37:00.002-03:002024-03-19T15:45:06.643-03:00Dietary Supplements<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTSkh3DFCLauJQYWKiOf-oXomO9TYVrcQYuN7jUDB7gDkJr6HA-Opf0ZwsAVCZP0YY5Yc2BWaZhmeYP6mxwm4nxTutTxma_eNWTOzAtbw-9G9-DsFSfEENRZBimaqce2K6tUOQwC67xWSFgwg8f6xZDfOJ-CnHspcdVi8ySorIFCDGDzyrvQnBuTM8CM/s1200/Dietary%20Supplements.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTSkh3DFCLauJQYWKiOf-oXomO9TYVrcQYuN7jUDB7gDkJr6HA-Opf0ZwsAVCZP0YY5Yc2BWaZhmeYP6mxwm4nxTutTxma_eNWTOzAtbw-9G9-DsFSfEENRZBimaqce2K6tUOQwC67xWSFgwg8f6xZDfOJ-CnHspcdVi8ySorIFCDGDzyrvQnBuTM8CM/w640-h346/Dietary%20Supplements.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is a dietary supplement?</span><div><b><br /></b>As defined by Congress in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which became law in 1994, a dietary supplement is a product (other than tobacco) that<br /><ul><li>is intended to supplement the diet;</li><li>contains one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins; minerals; herbs or other botanicals; amino acids; and other substances) or their constituents;</li><li>is intended to be taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid; and</li><li>is labeled on the front panel as being a dietary supplement.</li></ul></div><div><br /><b>What is a new dietary ingredient?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>A new dietary ingredient is a dietary ingredient that was not sold in the United States in a dietary supplement before October 15, 1994. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires specific safety information from a manufacturer intending to market a dietary supplement containing a new dietary ingredient. This information is not required for older dietary supplement ingredients.</div><div><br /><b>Are dietary supplements different from foods and drugs?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>Although dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as foods, they are regulated differently from other foods and from drugs. Whether a product is classified as a dietary supplement, conventional food, or drug is based on its intended use. Most often, classification as a dietary supplement is determined by the information that the manufacturer provides on the product label or in accompanying literature, although many food and dietary supplement product labels do not include this information.</div><div><br /><b>What claims can manufacturers make for dietary supplements and drugs?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>The types of claims that can be made on the labels of dietary supplements and drugs differ. Drug manufacturers may claim that their product will diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent a disease. Such claims may not legally be made for dietary supplements.<br />The label of a dietary supplement or food product may contain one of three types of claims: a health claim, nutrient content claim, or structure/function claim. Health claims describe a relationship between a food, food component, or dietary supplement ingredient, and reducing risk of a disease or health-related condition. Nutrient content claims describe the relative amount of a nutrient or dietary substance in a product. A structure/function claim is a statement describing how a product may affect the organs or systems of the body and it can not mention any specific disease. Structure/function claims do not require FDA approval but the manufacturer must provide FDA with the text of the claim within 30 days of putting the product on the market. Product labels containing such claims must also include a disclaimer that reads, "This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."</div><div><br /><b>How does FDA regulate dietary supplements?</b><br />In addition to regulating label claims, FDA regulates dietary supplements in other ways. Supplement ingredients sold in the United States before October 15, 1994, are not required to be reviewed by FDA for their safety before they are marketed because they are presumed to be safe based on their history of use by humans. For a new dietary ingredient (one not sold as a dietary supplement before 1994) the manufacturer must notify FDA of its intent to market a dietary supplement containing the new dietary ingredient and provide information on how it determined that reasonable evidence exists for safe human use of the product. FDA can either refuse to allow new ingredients into or remove existing ingredients from the marketplace for safety reasons.<br />Unlike drug products, there are no provisions in the law for FDA to "approve" dietary supplements for safety or effectiveness before they reach the consumer. Once a dietary supplement is marketed, FDA has to prove that the product is not safe in order to restrict its use or remove it from the market. In contrast, before being allowed to market a drug product, manufacturers must obtain FDA approval by providing convincing evidence that it is both safe and effective.<br />The label of a dietary supplement product is required to be truthful and not misleading. If the label does not meet this requirement, FDA may remove the product from the marketplace or take other appropriate actions.</div><div><br /><b>What information is required on a dietary supplement label?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>FDA requires that certain information appear on the dietary supplement label (see sample product labels):</div><div><br /><i>General information</i></div><div><i><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Name of product (including the word "supplement" or a statement that the product is a supplement)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Net quantity of contents</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Directions for use</span></li></ul>Supplement Facts panel</i></div><div><i><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Serving size, list of dietary ingredients, amount per serving size (by weight), percent of Daily Value (%DV), if established</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">If the dietary ingredient is a botanical, the scientific name of the plant or the common or usual name standardized in the reference Herbs of Commerce, 2nd Edition (2000 edition) and the name of the plant part used</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">If the dietary ingredient is a proprietary blend (i.e., a blend exclusive to the manufacturer), the total weight of the blend and the components of the blend in order of predominance by weight</span></li></ul>Other ingredients</i></div><div><i><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Nondietary ingredients such as fillers, artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors, or binders; listed by weight in descending order of predominance and by common name or proprietary blend</span></li></ul></i>The label of the supplement may contain a cautionary statement but the lack of a cautionary statement does not mean that no adverse effects are associated with the product.</div><div><br /><b>Does a label indicate the quality of a dietary supplement product?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>It is difficult to determine the quality of a dietary supplement product from its label. The degree of quality control depends on the manufacturer, the supplier, and others in the production process.<br />In 2007, the FDA issued Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements, a set of requirements and expectations by which dietary supplements must be manufactured, prepared, and stored to ensure quality. Manufacturers are now expected to guarantee the identity, purity, strength, and composition of their dietary supplements. For example, the GMPs aim to prevent the inclusion of the wrong ingredients, the addition of too much or too little of a dietary ingredient, the possibility of contamination (by pesticides, heavy metals such as lead, bacteria, etc.), and the improper packaging and labeling of a product.</div><div><br /><b>Are dietary supplements standardized?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>Standardization is a process that manufacturers may use to ensure batch-to-batch consistency of their products. In some cases, standardization involves identifying specific chemicals (known as markers) that can be used to manufacture a consistent product. The standardization process can also provide a measure of quality control.<br />Dietary supplements are not required to be standardized in the United States. In fact, no legal or regulatory definition exists in the United States for standardization as it applies to dietary supplements. Because of this, the term "standardization" may mean many different things. Some manufacturers use the term standardization incorrectly to refer to uniform manufacturing practices; following a recipe is not sufficient for a product to be called standardized. Therefore, the presence of the word "standardized" on a supplement label does not necessarily indicate product quality.</div><div><br /><b>What methods are used to evaluate the health benefits and safety of a dietary supplement?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>Dietary supplements are not required by federal law to be tested for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed, so the amount of scientific evidence available for various supplement ingredients varies widely. Some ingredients in dietary supplements have been carefully evaluated. For example, scientists know that calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong and reducing bone loss. Other supplements, such as many herbal products, need more study to determine their value.<br />Scientists can use several approaches to evaluate dietary supplements for their potential health benefits and risks. They may investigate history of use, conduct laboratory studies using cell or tissue cultures, and experiment with animals. Studies on people (e.g., individual case reports, observational studies, and clinical trials) provide the most direct evidence of a dietary supplement's effects on health and patterns of use.</div><div><br /><b>What are some additional sources of information on dietary supplements?</b></div><div><b><br /></b>Medical libraries are one source of information about dietary supplements. Others include Web-based resources such as PubMed and FDA. For general information on botanicals and their use as dietary supplements please see Background Information About Botanical Dietary Supplements.</div><div><br /><b>Disclaimer</b></div><div><br />This fact sheet by the Office of Dietary Supplements provides information that should not take the place of medical advice. We encourage you to talk to your health care providers (doctor, registered dietitian, pharmacist, etc.) about your interest in, questions about, or use of dietary supplements and what may be best for your overall health. Any mention in this publication of a specific brand name is not an endorsement of the product.</div><div><br /></div><div>Surce: <a href="http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/DietarySupplements" rel="nofollow">http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/DietarySupplements</a></div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-21779036284938988292006-12-19T13:09:00.000-02:002024-03-19T15:56:17.004-03:00New - Red Wine Extact with Resveratrol for a healthy body<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtgG_Rrveo2cb4x61zR8bQSugoIviVkMcscnygXlSeevwViR6KyIPEs76iiMJQ6b99t-2Bny32psKMhMBVu3iEc5sPahTEzleJozL9ADxE4hI2_BYkj7jWOo-EZTMpUPg94bMqr1sMCQPpYwM1TcP3IqKgNsioywbtoi2-xjLW6uLTJ-ALTwiBv9l1Y4/s713/Resveratrol%20Red%20Wine%20Extract.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="713" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtgG_Rrveo2cb4x61zR8bQSugoIviVkMcscnygXlSeevwViR6KyIPEs76iiMJQ6b99t-2Bny32psKMhMBVu3iEc5sPahTEzleJozL9ADxE4hI2_BYkj7jWOo-EZTMpUPg94bMqr1sMCQPpYwM1TcP3IqKgNsioywbtoi2-xjLW6uLTJ-ALTwiBv9l1Y4/w640-h640/Resveratrol%20Red%20Wine%20Extract.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator"><span style="text-align: justify;">Are you looking for the health benefits of red wine with out the alcohol, headaches, and excess calories, look no further, Source Naturals Red Wine and Resveratrol extract is what you are looking for. Red wine is a great antioxidant and can help boost the immune system and fight inflammation. Research has suggested that red wine extract can encourage health blood flow and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Resveratrol is added to red wine extract because Resveratrol has been shown to inhibit the COX-2 enzyme. This enzyme is a key inflammatory enzyme when inhibited can help reduce inflammation in the body. Give Source Naturals Red Wine and Resveratrol formula a try today!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2 tablets supply 80mgs of Resveratrol and 600mg of Red Wine Extract.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-86812057023880041982006-12-01T13:14:00.000-02:002024-03-19T16:00:04.428-03:00Nopal Prickly Pear Extract for Endurance and Stamina!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BZUHwfOFtYZnIgB9exyRyFURdxYbe5sIGtjWQ18AR3APgEG5x0U9q3S-NgXLL_WVbDkM1c9wIy-hCwPJMLOEDSd_IBze3t-kNXm9egB9TUyKrowwhHZY5KX1z38JCEgju9t9W0oVEdAqk5EOVmqh0Sbooda9xJ4gU3rli6CoS4DmCBLhgH4VJWUNX1E/s768/Nopal%20Prickly%20Pear%20Extract.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BZUHwfOFtYZnIgB9exyRyFURdxYbe5sIGtjWQ18AR3APgEG5x0U9q3S-NgXLL_WVbDkM1c9wIy-hCwPJMLOEDSd_IBze3t-kNXm9egB9TUyKrowwhHZY5KX1z38JCEgju9t9W0oVEdAqk5EOVmqh0Sbooda9xJ4gU3rli6CoS4DmCBLhgH4VJWUNX1E/w400-h400/Nopal%20Prickly%20Pear%20Extract.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For stamina and physical endurance, stock up on Source Naturals Nopal Endurance: a patented standardized extract from the prickly pear or nopal cactus, which helps support endurance and stamina by priming the body for athletic activity and physical stress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nopal Endurance is a great supplement for athletes—for anyone who just likes to keep fit with regular exercise. Our bodies need support to maintain performance and to stay injury-free.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nopal Endurance contains the standardized Nopal extract Tex-OE. Tex-OE may support the accelerated formation of heat shock proteins (HSPs)—stress recovery proteins that are naturally synthesized by the body. Nopal Endurance supports several of our bodies’ key metabolic systems—the immune system, through quick action; cellular irritation, by targeting cellular rehabilitation; and sugar metabolism and mitochondrial energy, through support of glucose metabolism.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-64043078967602092142006-10-13T12:17:00.000-02:002011-10-11T12:18:45.983-02:00Yaeyama Chlorella Super Potent Micro-algae<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxOWEa8z_JVOLJsvf5jofpA-6NEfIzu_KAPI08RiOGNrHGJhlrPa5REM2BBTV5VeFJ371_Iv4faVNlOFYPZPZwZqvSUsBrHuU_t56mTSeMYOWe14Jcjh3fCdipm8ShEaDo9ddwGBCLGH3/s1600/SN1453.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxOWEa8z_JVOLJsvf5jofpA-6NEfIzu_KAPI08RiOGNrHGJhlrPa5REM2BBTV5VeFJ371_Iv4faVNlOFYPZPZwZqvSUsBrHuU_t56mTSeMYOWe14Jcjh3fCdipm8ShEaDo9ddwGBCLGH3/s400/SN1453.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662238769857788914" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Yaeyama Chlorella is pure, fresh-water chlorella grown in sunlight on the coral reef island of Ishigaki, Japan. It contains no added binders, fillers, or flow agents and is rigorously tested for purity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The broken cell wall of Yaeyama Chlorella is designed to make the product easy to digest and absorb.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yaeyama Chlorella is packed with nutrients that boost energy, support the immune system, remove body toxins, and support joint and muscle health. These nutrients also include chlorella growth factor (CGF), minerals, beta-carotene, iron, and amino acids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Suggested use: 10 tablets daily with food.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-50226752400402815312006-10-06T12:25:00.002-02:002024-03-19T16:32:52.157-03:00New Glyconutrient Complex from Now Vitamins<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnhTEST8ESxXHfTn8E1FikyAsK4u4Vttkm-WLOdNgWSTNcwTpFbn7Uc-i1d55V6mSkqd6zYDxM8WxJy3I4pdx5uewtxl62xnzdMKH9qRno5fjdf9Llfq5t6T357w6JmxLe28SA7L0e7HBlz2bgegJD-WxxLi0ntNaWvUQQZgPr7ep-k3LzKto9-QFA3Q/s873/Glyconutrient%20Complex%20from%20Now%20Vitamins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="871" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnhTEST8ESxXHfTn8E1FikyAsK4u4Vttkm-WLOdNgWSTNcwTpFbn7Uc-i1d55V6mSkqd6zYDxM8WxJy3I4pdx5uewtxl62xnzdMKH9qRno5fjdf9Llfq5t6T357w6JmxLe28SA7L0e7HBlz2bgegJD-WxxLi0ntNaWvUQQZgPr7ep-k3LzKto9-QFA3Q/w399-h400/Glyconutrient%20Complex%20from%20Now%20Vitamins.jpg" width="399" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;"><i>Glyconutrients are beneficial sugars the body needs to function properly</i>. When we say sugar this doesn’t mean sweet taste. In fact, many sugars have no taste at all or if they do, they are usually a bit on the bitter side. Glyconutrients do not raise blood sugar, in fact they will help the body regulate blood sugar which is good for diabetics.<br /><br /><b>Here are some benefits of Glyconutrients:</b><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Work against tumors</li><br /><li>Boost immune activity and efficiency</li><br /><li>Heal damaged tissue</li><br /><li>Complement chemotherapy and radiation</li><br /><li>Ease joint inflammation</li><br /><li>Repair cartilage</li><br /><li>Boost brain function</li><br /><li>Lower bad cholesterol</li><br /><li>Increase bone density</li><br /><li>Ease hormone-driven disorders (PMS and menopause)</li><br /><li>Repair mucosal linings</li><br /><li>Regulates overactive immune responses (Autoimmune disease)</li><br /></ul><br /><br />Now vitamins <b>Glyconutrient complex</b> supplies all 8 essential: glucose, galactose, fucose, mannose, xylose, N-acetylneuraminic acid, N-acetylglucosamine, N-acetylgalactosamine.<br /><br /><b>Glucose</b>: helps fuel brain function, contributes to calcium absorption, enhances cellular communication and provides a quick source of energy.<br /><br /><b>Galactose</b>: contributes to wound healing, inhibits inflammation and boosts calcium absorption, exerts significant anti-tumor activity.<br /><br /><b>Fucose</b>: benefits the immune system, inhibits tumor growth and spread, and may help in a number of diseases like cancer, diabetes, and some viral infections.<br /><br /><b>Mannose</b>: plays a profound role in cellular interactions and naturally lower blood sugar levels. Vital for immune defense against microbial invaders, tissue regeneration inhibits tumor growth and fights bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal infections.<br /><br /><b>Xylose</b>: discourages the binding of allergens and pathogens to mucous membranes. Also known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.<br /><br /><b>N-acetylneuraminic acid</b>: good for brain function, boosts immune system, anti-viral, and antibacterial.<br /><br /><b>N-acetylglucosamine</b>: beneficial in cartilage regeneration and joint inflammation, and helps with bowel function and various diseases of the bowels.<br /><br /><b>N-acetylgalactosamine</b>: inhibits the growth of some tumors, a key sugar needed for cellular communication. Research on this sugar is limited.</span>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-1976496714413684462006-09-19T12:29:00.002-03:002024-03-19T16:34:39.090-03:00Vitamin Supplements and our Health Freedom in Barton’s Hands!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2hOwFWIRQTR8qlOcBibhwx2GrWSb-TjyJShQl7nVyn-MrMopkQ39kPWZ7FrQ9nV0RvrRa7WSTrbl-3UgJERQbd4weLyaNho2nGsQrrA-8t1rKiG181pP-0Mwrsrt03qVS_uiTUg87bbJZgyojb-HFCyahDqkAj-Lk74x0QYqSgADjtH6vcayHr7U-1o/s750/Vitamin%20Supplements%20and%20our%20Health%20Freedom%20in%20Barton%E2%80%99s%20Hands.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2hOwFWIRQTR8qlOcBibhwx2GrWSb-TjyJShQl7nVyn-MrMopkQ39kPWZ7FrQ9nV0RvrRa7WSTrbl-3UgJERQbd4weLyaNho2nGsQrrA-8t1rKiG181pP-0Mwrsrt03qVS_uiTUg87bbJZgyojb-HFCyahDqkAj-Lk74x0QYqSgADjtH6vcayHr7U-1o/w640-h426/Vitamin%20Supplements%20and%20our%20Health%20Freedom%20in%20Barton%E2%80%99s%20Hands.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Our Supplement freedom is at hand and may come to an end if you dont act fast!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><code><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote>By the time you read this Washington Update, Senate Bill 3546 (S.3546), “The Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Act,” may have already passed the Senate. As S.3546 advances to the House for implementation, non-casual Adverse Event Reporting (AER) looms on the horizon. This bill will wrongfully associate safe and beneficial dietary supplements with millions of adverse events that supplements did not cause. As S.3546 targets supplements, it ignores foods that have been linked to millions of annual adverse events—calling into question whether this bill is truly designed to keep us safe. With our right to take vitamins hanging in the balance, we must take immediate action in the House to head off S.3546 as the pass.</blockquote></div></code>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-24513771113224109252006-09-18T12:42:00.000-03:002024-03-19T16:39:31.688-03:00Vitamin D Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSM2zwsSDEZJf8h2IUZipLvRGLJ8J8jQlgfgiO0ZBL6skd_jkxttBzI9dnqxBehod-kPbHQORTvNNAxnLqRI5ALDBcsda6o5VT6j7q9nF5IjXjRFzaUMfcyx1XmvBHtE6Rvc-5lsPsvz4cGLkizVeo4-uvBUevQfZQdAoptN_zr8FWWj4n-6e0CZKpoAU/s1200/Vitamin%20D%20food.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1200" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSM2zwsSDEZJf8h2IUZipLvRGLJ8J8jQlgfgiO0ZBL6skd_jkxttBzI9dnqxBehod-kPbHQORTvNNAxnLqRI5ALDBcsda6o5VT6j7q9nF5IjXjRFzaUMfcyx1XmvBHtE6Rvc-5lsPsvz4cGLkizVeo4-uvBUevQfZQdAoptN_zr8FWWj4n-6e0CZKpoAU/w640-h468/Vitamin%20D%20food.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>What is it: A fat-soluble vitamin created in the skin from sunshine; found most abundantly in COD liver oil as well as in fortified foods, most notably milk.<br /><br />What it Does: Best known for helping the body maintain proper calcium levels; research continues into possible preventative and therapeutic effects of vitamin D in a number of disorders, including cancer, heart problems and multiple sclerosis. (American Assn for Cancer Research, Ninth Meeting), (Cerebrovascular Disease 7/05)<br /><br />Vitamin D deficiency is becoming more and more common because people are trying to avoid sun exposure to reduce skin cancer risk. <br /><br /><br />also check out: <a href="http://vitanet1.blogspot.com/2005/12/lower-cholesterol-with-policosanol-and.html">How to Lower Cholesterol with Policosanol</a>.Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-9095211726183877252006-09-01T12:47:00.001-03:002024-03-19T16:47:28.551-03:00Acidophilus Pearls - improves digestion!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Acidophilus Pearls – When it comes to your digestion, little things make big differences.<br /><br />A smile from a stranger…<br />A compliment from someone you admire…<br />Receiving a handwritten letter rather than an e-mail…<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: 17px;">Little Things Make Big Differences.<br /></span></strong><br />This philosophy can be applied to many aspects of your life, including your digestive health. Those bothersome issues – the inability to eat your favorite foods, occasional gas, bloating or cramps can become quite irritating, especially when they interfere with your lifestyle or activities.* Luckily, there are Acidophilus Pearls.<br /><br />A lot of power in a small package… Acidophilus Pearls are a one-of-a-kind blend that gives you the two most important bacteria you need for a healthy digestive system.* We selected these two stellar probiotics – Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum – because we don’t choose to load our pearls with less pertinent probiotics. When it comes to probiotics, more is not necessarily better. It just goes to show, little things DO make big differences!<br /><br />Just one tiny pearl daily – big digestive support!*<br /><br /><strong><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Iy0Su2JKLtXdeO7VD_uyRPB7V2qxUU_52Ye9o4kkb690gWLAQzatw0JfFR2C_W53ZZOST9lqJ1yjkpd0L8myUNBnGdqwKqbn2SCYuiCHHAdhtkKcpBMPBAYjM8WVA8kaf9PhLeUHYZVGsp2Yzs1_8qmK-iJFTDpwDgV4PU-C-EkDv9Y03b_AQkIPxyg/s1200/Acidophilus%20Pearls%20improves%20digestion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1200" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Iy0Su2JKLtXdeO7VD_uyRPB7V2qxUU_52Ye9o4kkb690gWLAQzatw0JfFR2C_W53ZZOST9lqJ1yjkpd0L8myUNBnGdqwKqbn2SCYuiCHHAdhtkKcpBMPBAYjM8WVA8kaf9PhLeUHYZVGsp2Yzs1_8qmK-iJFTDpwDgV4PU-C-EkDv9Y03b_AQkIPxyg/w640-h384/Acidophilus%20Pearls%20improves%20digestion.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></strong></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></strong></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 17px;">Why Are Probiotics So Important?<br /></span></strong><br />Probiotics – like Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum – are live microbial food supplements that:<br />Aid in digesting food and processing waste*<br />Support the breakdown of lactose, which, is not properly digested, can cause occasional gas, bloating or cramps*<br />Play a role in the health of our immune system*<br />Are non-toxic<br /><br />Probiotics don’t permanently colonize in the body so they need to be ingested regularly for their health-promoting effects to persist.* since they are often killed or severely weakened by exposure to air while on the shelf, and by stomach acids when in the body, probiotics need to be protected until they can reach the intestine, where they offer maximum benefits.* that’s why Acidophilus Pearls are so important! They are a true breakthrough in delivery technology.<br /><br />*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.<br /><br /><em><b>Acidophilus Pearls</b></em><br /><br /><em>Key benefits of the Pearls!<br /></em><br />Guaranteed active cultures for better digestion*<br />Patented – True Delivery Technology<br />Panted system delivers up to 900% more actives than leading competitors*<br />Acidophilus Pearls features a one-of-a-king blend of two friendly probiotics you need for a healthy digestive system*<br />Does not need to be refrigerated, so you can take anywhere<br />Small, round shape makes it easy to swallow</span></div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195494689244995029.post-2876729955025540262006-07-29T12:52:00.002-03:002011-10-11T12:54:57.214-02:00Psyllium Husk Whole or powder<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Co6U8KcEp7umIiKm055G_Hi1Hdb61pohWVZBCTmb9ZHa2s1isDAhmEETtlDmBWfKVl1ufSOZJMIdaMaaH5iGnfEdGIK7Z9QhC0Spn0rOGPNdeRzU7VPjcerfnwB44lErd3wqH9pyfnHT/s1600/n5984.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Co6U8KcEp7umIiKm055G_Hi1Hdb61pohWVZBCTmb9ZHa2s1isDAhmEETtlDmBWfKVl1ufSOZJMIdaMaaH5iGnfEdGIK7Z9QhC0Spn0rOGPNdeRzU7VPjcerfnwB44lErd3wqH9pyfnHT/s400/n5984.bmp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662247821502816370" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Psyllium is primarily produced in India and it’s a common name from several members of the plant genus Plantago family. Native to Asia and Europe, Psyllium husk is an insoluble fiber used to increase gastrointestinal transit time. Psyllium is known as a laxative, but unlike herbal laxatives, Psyllium swells in the intestinal tract pulling along sludge and waste mater as it travels from small intestines to large intestines and exiting. Fiber is important in maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract; take your Psyllium husk daily for good health and regularity.</div>Skzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410269672493599289noreply@blogger.com