Tag: Vitamins

The body uses the amino acids in protein to build and repair body cells and tissues. Vitamin C helps wound and tissue repair via its role as a co-factor in collagen production and Vitamin E helps ensure optimal wound healing. Vitamin A promotes wound healing by improving fibroblast differentiation and Zinc helps wound healing by healthy cell division.

A study revealed that consuming Vitamin B rich foods regularly lowers the chances of developing brain related ailments and Alzheimer's. Vitamin B promotes healthy nerve cells and lowers neurotoxic compounds to work against the natural degeneration and shrinking of brain cells. They also aid conversion of the antioxidant glutathione, which boosts cognitive function.

There’s a huge connection between blood sugar regulation and acne. Since there is also a subtle link between Vitamin D and insulin sensitivity, deficiency of Vitamin D can indirectly cause acne. Vitamin D is also anti-inflammatory for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Increase Vitamin D intake and avoid acidifying processed food to prevent acne.

Calcium helps support your bones and teeth structure, while vitamin D improves calcium absorption and bone growth. Eat foods like yogurt, milk, cheese, sardines, eggs, salmon, spinach, fortified cereal, tuna, collard green and orange juice. Also prunes and raisins provide boron and other nutrients that are insufficient in today’s diet, needed for strong bones.

-Avoid caffeine, cigarettes alcohol: Hinders nutrient absorption. Take prenatal at least 3-4 hrs apart. -Take with small amounts of healthy fats: Helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, K, D, E). - Ensure enough stomach acid: Aids mineral absorption. - Take multi vitamins: Absence of some vitamins limits absorption of other vitamins, so cover these dependencies.

There is no difference between the both on a molecular level but vitamins cannot be effectively absorbed by the body without food and water. Trying to digest excess of raw vitamins can strain the liver and kidney, causing damage and disorders in the long run. The best way to get your daily dose of vitamins is by consuming a balanced diet.

Vitamin K has great effect on bone health. It is naturally present in leafy green vegetables but is generated in large amounts in our gut. For healthy production and absorption of Vitamin K, make sure there is everyday bowel movement, include ghee, kale and spinach to your diet, cut back on high sugar and gluten foods and avoid stress.

Vitamin A promotes healthy skin cell turnover, new skin cell replication, and controlling oil glands activity. Vitamin C and Selenium have anti-oxidant properties which are linked to wrinkles. Omega-3 fatty acids reduces inflammation and reduces hyperkeratinization of the skin. Zinc improves immunity towards rashes and redness.

Natural supplements can sometimes be misleading as they may contain potent poisons if not taken in right dosages. Next, more isn't always better. High supplement doses can lead to toxicity. Dietary supplements are not up to safety standards as pharmaceutical drugs. Also, certain supplements can have dire interactions with over the counter drugs.

Melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer can be seeded in childhood as kids spend a lot of time outdoors under the harsh sun, playing games or swimming. Minimize sun damage by applying a sunscreen of SPF 30 to exposed body. Reapply every 2-3 hrs and wear dark, dense clothing. Follow this for 2 weeks so that kids make it a habit.

If you’re trying to get pregnant, eat organic, unrefined foods. Increase protein intake. Maca, dark leafy greens stabilize hormonal balance. Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. Common deficiencies in women who are unable to conceive are zinc, B-vitamins, and essential fatty acids which can be corrected by taking supplements.

Vitamin Water contains synthetic vitamins and minerals that lack complete nutrient structure. They also have a high content of sweeteners which is not recommended. Alkaline water only gives a temporary increase in bodily detoxification with no long term effects. Packaged juices contain 36 grams of sugar per serving. Choose healthy teas or coconut water instead.

Vegetarian and vegan eating is more popular than ever before for a variety of reasons. Let’s go beyond some of the more popular nutrients of concern when it comes to being vegan although the usual suspects still stand: vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin A, and the long chain omega-3 fats EPA & DHA. Animal-based foods are not necessarily healthier but studies show vegetarian and vegan diet needing more attention when it comes to certain nutrients. Animal foods tend to contain these nutrients in higher amounts and, more importantly, those nutrients are absorbed more efficiently.

There is a growing school of thought that is starting to see vitamin C deficiency as an inborn error in carbohydrate metabolism versus a classic vitamin deficiency. Humans have all the same enzymes necessary to produce their own vitamin C from glucose but the last enzyme is mutated and, therefore defective. The result? We don’t make any vitamin C on our own. Also, when people are sick or stressed, the activity of the other functioning vitamin C-producing enzymes increase in their activity suggestive that the body wants/is trying to produce more vitamin C in response to an infection like it does in vitamin C-producing animals.

Vitamin D regulates the manufacture of key brain chemicals like serotonin that are involved in the regulation of mood. Lower vitamin D3 levels predicted clinically significant depressive symptoms. In addition to vitamin D3, an insufficiency of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oils have also been linked to depression. Fish oils rich in EPA+ DHA provides powerful nutritional support for brain health and a positive mood. In depression, the recommended dosage is 3,000 mg EPA+DHA daily.