Information on Iron
by TJ Davis September 27th, 2010 | Nutrition, Vitamins
The amount of iron needed daily to support proper oxygen transport and regulate cell growth varies throughout a person's lifetime. In pre-adolescent males and females, iron requirements are the same, but from age 14-18 the dietary needs for women increase over men. During adulthood, from age 19-50, iron requirements for women is more than double that of men. Yet with our propensity for prepackaged convenience foods and snacks, Americans seldom consume enough nutritional iron. In fact, around 30% of all people experience signs of iron deficiency anemia, including weakness and fatigue, slow cognition, low body temperature, and susceptibility to
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Vitamin Focus: C
by Louise May 7th, 2010 | Vitamins
You see it boasted on orange juice cartons and fruit snack packs: "Contains 100% Vitamin C in each serving!" But how much vitamin C is this, and what does it do?
What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
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What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
Vitamin Focus: B
by Louise March 31st, 2010 | Vitamins
There are 8 different B Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12. You might be familiar with that list of numbers; have you ever wondered why it had gaps? There are, in fact, substances, which were once thought to be vitamins, that fill these gaps. However, many of these "vitamins" had no nutritional value for humans or no reason to intake them, which betrays the definition of a vitamin (a substance essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of the body). For example, B4 (adenine) and B8 (adenosine monophosphate) are both synthesized by the body, which
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Vitamin Focus: A
by Louise February 24th, 2010 | Diet, Nutrition, Vitamins
What do we need Vitamin A for?
You may have heard that eating carrots will improve your eyesight and have wondered have wondered if it was true (and if so, why?). Carrots contain Vitamin A, which is needed to form a light-absorbing molecule (retinal) in the retina of the eye. Eating carrots will not necessarily improve your eyesight, but because of the Vitamin A content will help you maintain healthy vision. In addition to being an essential vitamin for maintaining healthy vision, Vitamin A plays a role in gene transcription, immune function, bone metabolism, and skin health, among a few
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You may have heard that eating carrots will improve your eyesight and have wondered have wondered if it was true (and if so, why?). Carrots contain Vitamin A, which is needed to form a light-absorbing molecule (retinal) in the retina of the eye. Eating carrots will not necessarily improve your eyesight, but because of the Vitamin A content will help you maintain healthy vision. In addition to being an essential vitamin for maintaining healthy vision, Vitamin A plays a role in gene transcription, immune function, bone metabolism, and skin health, among a few
All about Kiwis
by Bea February 22nd, 2010 | Diet, Nutrition, Vitamins
You are about to learn more about the kiwifruit than you probably want to.
Kiwis are among the most nutritionally dense fruits in the world. They are packed with powerful antioxidants and are extremely rich in many vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. They have more Vitamin C than oranges do, as much potassium as bananas have, and a lot of beta-keratin as well. Â Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that has been proven to protect our body from free radicals-- thereby improving one's chances of leading a healthier life without all sorts of diseases. Vitamin E is also in kiwis. This
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Kiwis are among the most nutritionally dense fruits in the world. They are packed with powerful antioxidants and are extremely rich in many vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. They have more Vitamin C than oranges do, as much potassium as bananas have, and a lot of beta-keratin as well. Â Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that has been proven to protect our body from free radicals-- thereby improving one's chances of leading a healthier life without all sorts of diseases. Vitamin E is also in kiwis. This