Archive for the 'Nutrients' Category
Not counting the passage of time, much of the ailments that we suffer are due to the accumulation of attacks on cells by free radicals.
This cellular damage accumulates dangerously because accelerate this process taking more free radicals that are formed outside our bodies: snuff, pollution, solar radiation? Fortunately, our body launches an arsenal of defenses, […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
Characteristics of vitamin C
Vitamin C is water soluble, which means that the excess is excreted through urine. Its highest concentration on bodily organs is in the adrenal glands, parts of the eye, muscle and body fat.
It is the most vulnerable because vitamin destroy the multiple factors such as; contact with the oxygen, chlorinated water, the […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
It is the great ally of the state of mind for its beneficial effect on the nervous system and the mental activity. Help in cases of depression, irritability, memory loss, loss of concentration and exhaustion. It favors growth and aid in the digestion of carbohydrates.
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
Vitamin D is the only nutrient that can form in the skin effects of the sun’s rays without the need to be absorbed.
Vitamin D, vitamin or Solaris (Calciferol) requires the presence of dietary fat and bile in the body, so that it can be absorbed in the fatty tissue, liver, spleen and under the skin.
Therefore, […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
Not you, but I need to control cholesterol.
It’s that important.
And you know that without the vitamin B3 many of us we can not go head to the heart attack.
Cholesterol-intimate enemy of the niacin-is plugging the arteries.
Cover and cap and the cap … until hinders altogether.
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
The A-B-C of this precious mineral
If you are taking calcium supplements, you are doing a great disservice to your bones.
But do not forget that …
A) The calcium may inhibit the effect of some antibiotics, so when the doctor will prescribe antibiotics for an infection or cure for the flu or angina, do not take calcium […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
Once it has been decided that nutritional supplement will manage, we must learn a set of guidelines to get the best benefits.
First, it is advisable, where possible, allocate intake in several shots throughout the day.
For example, if you are taking a multivitamin whose intake is two tablets a day, take one in the morning with […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
Its name derives from the Greek “protos” which means first or principal.
Proteins are made up of amino acids.
The Food and Nutrition Board recommends a contribution of US daily 0.9 grams of protein per Kilo of body weight per day, the value of which is approximately twice the minimum requirement of protein in question.
The same organization […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
There vitamin A or retinol, provided by foods of animal origin and provitamin A and Carotenoids (to be active in convertitrán to become Retinol during his intestinal absorption) of plant origin
Vitamin A is also the primary way in which the human body stores and employs vitamin A.
It is stored in the liver in 90% and […]
Marzo 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Nutrients | Comments Off
Benefits of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) provides energy into cells and is needed to produce enzymes critical in the release of energy that are fat, carbohydrates and protein in the food we eat.
This water-soluble vitamin is vital for growth and important in cell reproduction and helps to produce healthy red blood cells. Keeps well, […]
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