Vitamins And Minerals

Supplements Benefits

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:52:16 -0500

When you consider all the hustle and bustle of today's world, it's no big surprise that most of us fail to get a well-balanced diet. It's not easy preparing three nutritious meals every day. Especially when our careers don't allow such free time and convenience. This is why so many of us are led a stray by fast food ads and clever marketing. We see those alluring commercials and crave that juicy burger and fries. But, we have to get out of the rut. There are a number of quick and easy alternatives. Think handy supplements such as protein bars, breakfast shakes, and meal replacement snacks. With these you can curb that hunger and receive the supplements benefits in the process.

Vitamin B 12

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:09:29 -0500

Vitamin B 12 is one of the most important B vitamins for people to have in their diet. Because it is involved in the production of red blood cells, a lack of vitamin B 12 can cause a number of different forms of anemia. Some vitamin B 12 anemic conditions can lead to permanent brain damage.

Best Supplements

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:27:35 -0500

Would you say that you're healthy? This is a prominent question and concern these days. What we consume and how often we exercise has a great affect on our health. How's your diet looking lately? Are you resorting to drive-thrus on every lunch break? Do you remember to eat your vegetables and avoid high fatty foods? If your answer is no, then you may want to re-evaluate your current eating habits.

Special Vitamin Needs for Seniors

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:54:16 -0500

Being older does not necessarily mean being wiser when it comes to making the right food choices. You would think that by the time people reach their 'golden years' they would not only understand the importance of eating nutritionally-balanced meals. They'd be well-practiced in doing so.

Special Vitamin Needs for Children

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:52:54 -0500

Eating a nutritionally-balanced diet is good advice for children as well as adults. In fact, teaching children to make the right food choices is one of the best tools you can arm them with. Unfortunately, many children today aren't taught how to make good food choices because their parents don't know what the 'right' food choices are.

Vitamin A and Carotenes

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:51:38 -0500

Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, is crucial for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, to maintain clear vision and to maintain healthy skin. Working together, Vitamin A and carotenes, which are plant-based forms of fat-soluble Vitamin A, carry out many important functions.

Vitamin P or Bioflavonoids (Phytochemicals)

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:50:32 -0500

Vitamin P is a water soluble vitamin. It has a crystalline structure and yet it takes on the characteristics of a Bioflavonoid. In the case of Vitamin P, its main function is to keep blood vessels healthy. One way it accomplishes this task is by building up a capillary's ability to resist bleeding profusely. This helps keep capillaries strong and a stronger blood vessel system is better able to protect itself from disease and infection.

Vitamin K (Phytonadione)

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:49:18 -0500

Vitamin K is another of the fat soluble vitamins that actually has three forms: phytomenadione, menaquinane and menadione. These three similar compounds are commonly referred to as quinines. Vitamin K is another of the vitamins that the body is able to produce and does so using the bacteria found in the large intestines.

Vitamin H (Biotin)

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:48:11 -0500

As a member of the B-complex family of vitamins, Vitamin H is probably better known by its other names, Biotin and Vitamin B7. Vitamin H is a water soluble vitamin which means that the body passes what it does not use through the body via the urine. Unlike the other vitamins which the body gets from food, this vitamin is produced inside the body by bacteria that live in the large intestines. Since daily requirements are low, and since so many foods contain it, and since the body naturally produces it, Vitamin H deficiencies are rare.

Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:46:53 -0500

The fat soluble Vitamin E is actually a combination of chemical compounds that include alpha-tocopherol. All tissues in the body contain Vitamin E, but the largest quantities are located in the pituitary glands and the suprarenal glands. Since the body does not produce this vitamin, it must rely on the diet or supplementation for its recommended daily requirements.

Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:20:41 -0500

Vitamin D, sometimes called Cholecalciferol, is the only vitamin that the body is capable of producing on its own. The only catch is that the body must be exposed to sunlight before it can produce this vitamin. It's not necessary to worship the sun to reap the vitamin-making benefits. An hour a week is generally enough. All of the body's other daily requirement of vitamins must come from the diet and/or via supplementation.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 19:19:17 -0500

One of the more well-known vitamins is Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid. This water soluble vitamin plays a role in many important bodily functions. Since it is water soluble, that which the body does not use is constantly being passed through the body via the urine. While there are no known problems associated with an over-abundance of Vitamin C, it is a good idea to stick within recommended daily allowances.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:18:05 -0500

Vitamin B12 is a very important member of the family of B-vitamins. It is a complex, water-soluble vitamin that also contains cobalt, a metallic ion. Vitamin B12 is absorbed through the gastrointestinal system and interestingly, the liver is able to store adequate supplies of it, making deficiencies rare. However, those who have stomach problems that make absorption troublesome can end up with a deficiency even though they consume the right foods or get adequate supplies via supplementation.

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:16:51 -0500

Vitamin B9, more commonly referred to as Folic Acid, is a water-soluble member of the B-vitamin family. This vitamin is easily broken down during the cooking process so care must be taken during food preparation. Also, because it's water soluble, the body can hold on to only small quantities. Since it is constantly being lost during food preparation and via the urine stream, it is important to continually resupply Folic Acid.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:15:17 -0500

Vitamin B6, also called Pyridoxine or Pyridoxal Phosphate, is the most quickly metabolized member of the B-vitamin family. It too is a water soluble vitamin. Because of its rapid metabolism and solubility, it travels throughout the body very quickly. So fast in fact that it takes only about 8 hours for this vitamin to pass completely through. It is therefore very important that this vitamin is replenished regularly.