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| Article Title :: Cobalt & Manganese and Their Importance in Nutrition |
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| Cobalt is a component of vitamin B12, a nutritional factor necessary for the formation of red blood cells. Recent research in vitamin B12 has shown that its pink colour is attributed to the presence of cobalt in it. The presence of this mineral in foods helps the synthesis of haemoglobin and the absorption of food- iron. The best dietary sources of cobalt are meat, kidney and liver. All green leafy vegetables contain some amount of this mineral. No daily allowance has been set. Only a very small amount upto 8 mcg. is considered necessary.
The human body contains 30 to 35 mg. of manganese, widely distributed throughout the tissues. It is found in the liver, pancreas, kidney, pit (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
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| Article Title :: Zinc and the Importance in Nutrition |
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| There are about two grams of zinc in the body where it is highly concentrated in the hair, skin, eyes, nails, and testes. It is a constituent of many enzymes involved in metabolism.Zinc is a precious mineral. Our need for this mineral is small but its role in growth and well-being
is enormous, starting before birth. It is needed for healthy skin and hair, proper healing of
wounds, successful pregnancies and male virility. It plays a vital role in guarding against
diseases and infection. It is needed to transport vitamin A to the retina.
There are 156 enzymes
that require zinc for their functioning. It has long been known that growth and sexual maturity
depend on zinc. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Selenium & Silicon and Their Importance in Nutrition |
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| Selenium and vitamin E are synergistic and the two together are stronger than the sum of the equal parts. Selenium slows down aging and hardening of tissues through oxidation. Males seem to have a greater need for this mineral. Nearly half of the total supply in the body is concentrated in the testicles and in the seminal ducts adjacent to the prostate gland.Selemium is useful in keeping youthful elasticity in tissues. It alleviates hot flushes and
menopausal distress. It also helps in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. This mineral is
found in Brewer’s yeast, garlic, onions, tomatoes, eggs, milk, and seafood. There is no official
dietary allowance for selemium but, 50 (read full article) |
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Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Fluorine and the Importance in Nutrition |
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| Fluorine is the element that prevents diseases from decaying the body. It is a germicide, and acts as an antidote to poison, sickness, and disease. There is a strong affinity between calcium and fluorine. These two elements, when combined, work particularly in the outer parts of bones.
They are found in the enamel of the teeth and the shiny, highly polished bone surface. Fluorine is found in goat’s milk, cauliflower, watercress, garlic, beets, cabbage, spinach and pistachio nuts.Minerals thus play an important role in every bodily function and are present in every human cell.
Although the amount needed may be small, without even the trace of the mineral, dysfunction is bound to (read full article) |
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Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Amazing Power of Amino Acids |
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| In 1838, a Dutch chemist, G.J. Mulder, described a certain organic material as "unquestionably the most important of all known substances in the organic kingdom. Without it, no life appears possible on our planet. Through its means the chief phenomena of life are produced." This complex nitrogen-bearing substance was called protein from the Greek word meaning "take the first place." Protein in now a group name signifying the principal nitrogenous constituents of the protoplasm of all plant and animal tissues.Proteins are extremely complex organic compounds of the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,
nitrogen, and,with some exceptions, sulphur. Most proteins also contain phosphorous, (read full article) |
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Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Research on Amino Acids |
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| Much research has been done on amino acids in recent times and this has paved the way for dramatic treatment and cure of different problems by their judicious use. They are now dubbed as "the nutrients of the 80’s" and "medical foods."The various functions of the essential and frequently investigated non-essential amino acids,
their deficiency symptoms and their therapeutic uses are discussed below:TRYPTOPHANOf all the essential amino acids, tryptophan is the one that is most investigated by nutrition
researchers. It is essential to blood clotting, digestive juices and the optic system. It induces
sleep and quietens the nervous system. It wards off signs of prema (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Secrets of Food Combining |
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| The observance of rules of food combining is neither faddish nor eccentric. It is a simple, scientifically-based system of selecting foods, from among different types, which are compatible. This facilitates easy and efficient digestion and ensures after-meal comfort.Digestion is not merely chemical or physical process, but also a physiological one. When food
enters the body, it undergoes several changes before it is broken down into its constituent parts
and assimilated. But no food can be assimilated by the system and used by various organs
unless it has first been digested and then absorbed in the digestive system known as alimentary
canal, while the residue, unfit for absorp (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Health Promotion the Vegetarian Way |
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| The word "Vegetarian" was coined by the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom in about 1847. The word does not come from vegetable as is generally assumed: It is a derivation of the Latin word 'vegetari' which means to enliven.The practice of vegetarianism, however, goes far back in history. Many noted philosophers and
religious teachers urged their followers to avoid a flesh diet. Brahminism, Jainism,
Zoraostrianism and Buddhism acknowledged the sacredness of life and the need to live without
causing suffering; so did many of the early Christians.There are various types of vegetarians. "Vagans" are the strictest vegetarians who eat only
plant foods and exclude all an (read full article) |
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Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Auto-Intoxication and Health |
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| Most diseases of the human body are caused by auto-intoxication or self-poisoning. The flesh of animals increases the burden of the organs of elimination and overloads the system with animal waste matter and poisons. Chemical analysis has proved that uric acid and other uremic poisons contained in the animal body are almost identical to caffeine, nicotine, the poisonous stimulating principles of coffee, tea, and tobacco.This explains why meat stimulates the animal
passions and creates a craving for liquor, tobacco, and other stronger stimulants. Excessive uric
acid resulting from meat-eating also causes diseases such as rheumatism, Bright’s disease,
kidney stones, gout, and ga (read full article) |
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Author :: Grata Young |
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| Article Title :: Benefits of Vegetarianism |
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| A vegetarian diet can have many nutritional benefits if it is rich in fruits and vegetables and contains moderate amounts of seeds, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. One of the main benefits of a proper vegetarian diet is its low caloric content in relation to the bulk supplied, which helps maintain ideal weight.Another benefit of the vegetarian diet is the much lower intake of fat, if dairy products, seeds and
nuts are eaten sparingly. This accounts for lower serium cholesterol levels found in vegetarians,
which considerably reduces the risk of developing heart diseases and breast and colon cancer.A third nutritional advantage of the vegetarian diet is its high fibre conte (read full article) |
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