Archive for the ‘Supplement’ Category.
August 14, 2010, 9:29 pm
Consumers should be aware that dietary supplement are increasingly popular as a food supplement in the market. Consumers of food supplements should know that it is prepared with the intention of providing nutrient such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acid and amino acid. Consumers should be aware that dietary supplement works in both directions as a drug as well as food in several nations. Consumers should be aware that dietary supplements with the support of the United Nations Guidelines on food safety known as the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Continue reading ‘Know your food supplement’ »
June 15, 2010, 11:06 pm
“We are all chemistry,” said one. “And physics, and mathematics,” I might add, but let’s stay in the chemistry and particularly in the oxidation reactions, those who were studying at school in which the molecules appear to have special affection to get close to oxygen. These reactions are part of life, metabolism, and the energy exchange. In addition, oxidation is the mechanism by which age, our cells die, and cancer develop.
In these processes, free radicals, molecules with a particular affinity for oxygen, have a leading role … and a household name Inian market. Because look what sounds good “fight free radicals” in an advertisement for Creampie or miracle pills. And if these compounds are called antioxidants anti radical, another name guachi, and we mounted the TV commercial, but cautiously worded vague convincing enough, just in case: “Our product with antioxidants that help fight free radicals responsible for aging.”
Is sound familiar? There are natural antioxidants in fruits, vegetables and many other sites, so suffice to remove them, repackaging them and take them in comfortable doses. Are Sounds logical, right? Continue reading ‘The Controversial Report: Antioxidants’ »
February 18, 2010, 9:02 pm
Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps the body process and function. Not only important for energy production and the formation of protein but also helps keep bones strong and healthy heart. Magnesium also works with calcium and potassium to transmit nerve signals and facilitate muscle contraction.
Food Sources
Magnesium minerals can be found in red meat, tofu, spinach, and peanuts. Nuts, seeds and whole wheat bread is also a good source of magnesium. Magnesium can also be found in the form of food supplement known as magnesium supplement.
Other magnesium products are magnesium oil that serves to nurture and maintain healthy skin. Way to use magnesium oil that is by rub to the skin, so not through oral like any other supplement products. Continue reading ‘The Advantage of Magnesium for your body’ »
January 17, 2010, 12:11 pm
The need to use of supplements increasingly aware that many health problems occur due to disruption of the balance of body functions. Consequently as easily get infections, allergies and other disorders that eventually emerged as the symptoms of the disease.
At first the use of food supplements is limited to restore metabolic functions in which the whole process is controlled by the enzyme as a catalyst for chemical reactions that make the body cells to work optimally. In general, the enzyme consists of a special protein called apoenzim, and requires a specific co-factor that normally is a vitamin or mineral. Therefore, the concept is old micro nutrient (vitamins and minerals) is called the essential substance the body needs. If the food is not enough, so to meet the deficiencies can be added from dietary supplements. Continue reading ‘Why Our Bodies Need Food Supplements?’ »
November 12, 2009, 9:33 pm
Colostrum is often called the “mother’s milk” is a kind of thick yellow fluid produced from the mammary gland for a few hours after birth. This liquid is very important, so that mammals would die without it. Colostrum is not only a source of nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, but also contains some molecules – biologically active molecules that are essential for growth and immune function of the body.
For several reasons, human colostrum is not the right choice. Therefore, the researchers look for other sources. After a study of more than 10 years, the researchers believe that bovine (including the family grove cow) colostrum is one – the only safe alternative for human consumption. Not only because of growth and immune factors contained in bovine secretion of colostrum has identical resemblance to the human secretion of colostrum, but his immune factor 4x more. Moreover, bovine colostrum contains a glyco-proteins and protease inhibitors special, very effective to protect components – the active component in the secretion of colostrum from the digestive system. Continue reading ‘Colostrum: Your Bodyguard’ »
October 22, 2009, 6:40 pm
European Food Safety Agency (EFSA, ANS) states that consumption of Taurine and d-glucuronolactone through the consumption of Energy drinks are usually declared safe. Taurine and d-glucuronolactone is a natural ingredient in food, and can be normally metabolized by humans. However, these materials are used in very high amount of energy drinks. Continue reading ‘Taurine and d-glucuronolactone in Energy Drinks Expressed Safe to Consumed’ »
October 10, 2009, 12:46 pm
In conventional treatment, which is intended to supplement, including medicines to inhibit the metabolism of appetite (anoreksigenikum), medicines to lower fat and cholesterol (antilipidemikum), medicines to improve nutrition sattus (dietikum), refreshing the body (tonic), power / energy, and medicines to improve specific organ metabolic system.
While in terms of classification, these supplements are vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, hormones, antioxidants, herbs and probiotics. It’s in a single dosage form or a combination to get the effect of certain medications.
Vitamins
Vitamin helps the body’s metabolism and energy production. Vitamin consists of 13 species which are divided into two groups, namely fat soluble (A, D, E and K) and water soluble (B complex, phosphoric acid, biotin and C).
Mineral
Micro nutrient minerals is much needed body especially for the metabolic processes. There are at least 22 types of minerals for human survival. Continue reading ‘Food Supplement: Vitamin, Mineral, Enzyme’ »
August 14, 2009, 1:05 am
The body’s immune system and the strength of the defense is based primarily on the food we consume. The relationship between diet and health is critical. We are what we eat.
We need a regular intake of vitamins, so it is still in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. One of the best nutrients to support and strengthen the immune system is the precursor of vitamin A:
Beta-carotene
The nutrients that are in very Pigmented Fruits and Vegetables in the colors orange, red and yellow. It is not a vitamin, but it will be by the body to vitamin A. Residual not of the body is an antioxidant for the immune system through the control of destructive free radicals, leading to the disease.
Best Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, raw material of parsley, spinach, raw watercress, spring green, cantaloupe melon, tomatoes, apricots, broccoli and peaches. (The fruit contains GAC is by far the highest beta-carotene in the fruit. It is for cultivation in Southeast Asia, and not yet in the communities in the West, but recently, in the form of juice). Sweet potato has almost twice the recommended daily dose of vitamin A to the average of 8800 IU (international units) and is rich in fiber and low sodium, and contains more than 40% of the RDA of vitamin C. Beta-carotene is usually cooking release of cell walls of plants. Continue reading ‘Raise your Immune System’ »
August 4, 2009, 8:05 am
Calcium is one of the most popular supplements in the world, because most people understand the importance of bone health. Doctors recommend calcium, especially for women and the elderly, helping the bones strong and prevent osteoporosis. But many do not know that calcium is also to prevent migraine headaches and problems with the nervous system, such as muscle fatigue and sleep disorders.
Unfortunately, the market is saturated with calcium added that quality, instead of attention can lead to health problems. These calcium supplement are usually egg shell or animal bones. The consumption of calcium can cause constipation and kidney stones.
In the case of a calcium supplement really works, should be properly by the body. This makes the vegetables, calcium is based on the best way as it is easy to digest and absorb, without stones or constipation.
Another important factor in choosing a calcium supplement is to ensure that even in the absence of vitamin D. Vitamin D is the body is unable to absorb calcium, which is never fully achieved, the bone structure and nervous system. Continue reading ‘Some facts about Calcium’ »
May 17, 2009, 6:00 pm
Strategy merchandise suppliers supplements alone are very intense, Women who cavort on the wild horse toys, men who challenging with the train running. How could? It’s possible? That’s question in your head.
No confusion, the experts have selected the best supplements that are appropriate for their needs. Below is a list of some supplements. Choose the appropriate and indeed you need. Continue reading ‘Supplements for You’ »
Consumers should be aware that dietary supplement are increasingly popular as a food supplement in the market. Consumers of food supplements should know that it is prepared with the intention of providing nutrient such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acid and amino acid. Consumers should be aware that dietary supplement works in both directions as a drug as well as food in several nations. Consumers should be aware that dietary supplements with the support of the United Nations Guidelines on food safety known as the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Continue reading ‘Know your food supplement’ »
