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Benefits of Vitamin C |
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Vitamin C prevents many a debilitating diseases and increases the body immunity. This vitamin can be taken with or without food. Other than through medical supplements, some of the excellent sources of vitamin C include parsley, broccoli, bell pepper, strawberries, oranges, lemon juice, papaya, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, and brussels sprouts. Scientific researches have shown that there are no known advantages in consuming excessive amounts of vitamin C. Some of the more common signs of mild vitamin C deficiency include weakness, lassitude, swollen gums, nosebleeds and scurvy. Possible reasons which can result in this deficiency include inadequate diet, alcoholism and... |
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Vitamin and Mineral Facts |
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Vitamins & Minerals are essential to sustain life. Its what keeps us alive and healthy. Among many other things, they help us digest food, burn energy, grow hair, re-build muscel fibers, strenghten cells, and its what keeps our skin smooth. Since our bodies are made out of these certain vitamins and minerals, we need to consume these nutrients daily to replenish our bodys useages. Minerals and vitamins are macronutrients. A macronutrient is something that our body needs in small amounts. This is different than nutrients that we need in larger amounts like proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Not only are vitamins and minerals macronutrients, but they are considered coenzymes as well. This is... |
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Vitamin Supplements for Preventive Health |
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Taking a megadose of vitamins for preventive health is still being researched. There are hopes that certain vitamins will be proven to prevent certain diseases and disorders from developing. Yet, there are many in the medical community who believe that vitamin supplementation will never take the place of modern medicine, and "miracle"statements will never be made about vitamins. However, what cannot be disputed are the medicinal properties found in vitamins, and more specifically in antioxidants. Antioxidant vitamins include vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene--which is a compound of vitamin A. Mineral antioxidants include manganese, zinc and selenium. These... |
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3 Interesting Vitamin facts
Author:
Ugur Akinci
1) “Why do Eskimos and husky dogs do not eat polar bear liver?” Because it contains huge amounts of Vitamin A. One gram of polar bear liver contains 12 times the daily required amount of Vitamin A (1 mg). And what happens if you overdose on Vitamin A? Here is a not-too-pleasant list: skin problems (itching, peeling off), drowsiness and sleepiness, splitting headaches, spleen and liver enlargement, painful swelling of tissues next to the bones, loss of appetite. Vitamin A overdose during the first three months of pregnancy can cause congenital abnormalities. 2) “Why did Linus Pauling took 40,000 mg of Vitamin C a day?” Linus Pauling, the only scientist who won 2 Nobel prizes in history (Chemistry 1954 and Peace in 1962), was a big-time believer in Vitamin C. Pauling himself took massive amounts of it daily to prevent common cold. He started taking 12,000 mg a day and took it all the way up to 40,000 mg. He claimed he delayed the onset of his prostate cancer by twenty years by taking such unheard of quantities of Vitamin C before he died at 93. The modern medical research could not prove that Vitamin C protects against common cold or cancer. However, Vitamin C is of course essential for healthy gums, fighting gingivitis, healthy vision, among its many other benefits. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. 3) “What does Vitamin Choline do?” Perhaps you’ve never heard of Vitamin Choline, which is a member of the Vitamin B family. It’s other name is “Amanitine” and is found in Lecithin. Some doctors recommend Choline for alcoholics or diabetics. It is used to fight Alzheimer’s disease, angina, atherosclerosis, fatty liver, senility, high blood pressure, thrombosis, and strokes. Choline is found in bananas, green leafy vegetables, legumes, beef, nuts, wheat germ, shellfish, whole grain cereals. The literature does not cite any serious side effects. ---------------------------------------------------- (312 words, Copyright May 2006 Ugur Akinci) by Ugur Akinci, Ph.D.
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There are many fallacies about vitamin supplements, with many people believing that all supplements are beneficial to health, and that you simply can't get too many vitamins. Some people think that vitamins are some sort of nutritional alternative, and can quite easily replace a good, healthy diet. However, all of these fallacies about vitamin supplements have to be taken with a pinch of salt, as although there is some truth to them, there are also reasons to be cautious. Ratings show that all types of vitamin supplement have become increasingly popular over the years, but it is important to know some of the facts in order to benefit fully from vitamin supplement intake. So, is there anything in these fallacies about vitamin supplements? Well, it's true that vitamin supplements can promote good health, but this is through taking them responsibly and as directed rather than assuming that the more you take the better. You should never overdose on any supplement, as this could cause more damage than good. It is important to enjoy balance as well, which means that you should not go over the top with one particular supplement whilst possibly being deficient in another - a blend of vitamins is often a good idea. Looking At Quality - Another Important Factor Another important factor when it comes to vitamins is the quality of the supplement. Vitamins that are not up to quality standards and do not use high quality ingredients can cause more harm than good. Therefore, when looking for supplements to suit your needs and aid nutritional balance, look out for quality over cost. In addition, do not be tempted to use supplements as an alternative to a good diet. About the Author Adam Minsky runs http://www.nutritional-supplement-resources.com , where he... |
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