Nutrition is the science of food in its relation to the growth of the human body. It is important to eat right kind of food to keep the body in good health. A balanced diet contains everything the body needs for health. Essential nutrients, important parts of food l to keep the body healthy, are…
Ripe bananas contain less water than apples, pears, peaches and similar fruits. Bananas are rich in sugar and also contain small amounts of proteins, minerals like iron, and vitamins A, B1 and C. Vitamin A is essential for the prevention of night blindness. Deficiency of vitamin B1 is responsible for the disease known as beriberi…
Osteoporotic fractures are emerging as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Hip fractures are a major health problem in a developing country like India. They cause profound physical impairment, reduction in quality-of-life and also mortality especially in the elderly. The Indian population is more vulnerable to the problem of osteoporosis and…
Functions of Vitamin C: Vitamin C is your best protection against infectious diseases like bird flu and dengue. It helps fight damaging effects of free radicals and cancer. Vitamin C is a water soluble antioxidant that is important and essential for life and for maintaining optimal health. It is required for at least three hundred…
If avocado means only guacamole or a cool fruit shake to you, you’re in for a surprise. Do you know that lots of people use avocado as a conditioner? It might be fun for you and your spouse to trade off on the mashing and massaging. Throw in a margarita, and who knows what could…
Vitamin E has been popular among adults for it is believed to be the “fountain of youth.” It is perceived to bring the youthful glow and vigor to older, more mature people. The role of Vitamin E is to help in the release of heat and energy. When your body’s energy has been released, you…
Just because vitamins and minerals are good does not mean that they have no bad effects. Just as there can be drug overdose, there can be vitamin overload. Too much vitamins and minerals can be harmful to the body. Take, for example, vitamin A. It is vital in maintaining good vision and healthy skin, teeth,…
Various combinations of drugs/vitamins/minerals may negate the effect of either the drug or nutrients, while some of them may be potentially dangerous when taken in at the same time. Alcohol Alcohol weakens the body’s absorption of thiamine, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and vitamins B12, C, A, and D. Aspirin/Nonsteroidal…
There are so many benefits to getting a proper amount of nutrition that there is no way to list them all. For people who are working on building their muscles, there are certain things about vitamins and supplements that you should be aware of. First of all, the best way to get your best nutrition…
The most common symptom of the deficiency of 12 B is anemia in the body. This simply results due to the lack of 12 B required for generation of healthy red blood cells. Similarly, Anemia may also result if the body does not make sufficient intrinsic factor required for the absorption of 12 B present…
