Having the proper balance of vitamin levels is essential to our overall health. There are beneficial due to their ability to aid in preventing and treating diseases such as, heart problems, high cholesterol, and eye and skin disorders. There 13 vitamins produced by humans are separated into either water soluble, or fat soluble. Water soluble vitamins such as B and C are easy to be absorbed in the body. Since they are so easily absorbed and the body is unable to store large amounts, these…
dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and choline. Although according to the report than basically all of my vitamin levels are under, I do take 2 gummy multivitamins to make up for those loses. My weekend day diet actually did not change, compared to the other weekdays. The only thing that changed was that I did not eat breakfast since I woke up late and grabbed lunch before I had to be at work…
vitamin D), antioxidants (e.g. vitamin E), and mediators of cell signaling and regulators of cell and tissue growth and differentiation (e.g. vitamin A). The largest number of vitamins (e.g. B complex vitamins) function as precursors for enzyme cofactor bio-molecules (coenzymes), that help act as catalysts and substrates in metabolism. When acting as part of a catalyst, vitamins are bound to enzymes and are called prosthetic groups. For example, biotin is part of enzymes involved in making…
to do with a proper nutrition and workout technique. There are many supplementations that can promote maximum muscle growth and performance. Branched-chain amino acid also known as BCAA, Beta-Alanie, Betaine, Creatine, protein powder, fish oil, multivitamin, caffeine, and Acetyl L-carnitine. Protein powder is necessary for those looking to get more protein into their diet and to get protein to their muscle as fast as possible. The reason that you want to get protein fast as possible to your…
What causes iron overload? You may be asking yourself, what exactly causes hemochromatosis? The main reason that causes hereditary hemochromatosis is when a person inherits two mutated copies of the HFE gene from each parent. Both genders have the same chance of inheriting the gene Not everyone with the HFE gene develops the disease Summary and Conclusion If your body cannot maintain a healthy and regular amount of iron, you are in risk of Hemochromatosis aka Iron Storage Disease. The…
and anything that is high in cholesterol. Vitamins are a need source in our diets on a daily basis. I was only deficient and getting vitamin D. Towards making up the difference I take a multivitamin plus vitamin D daily, are when can. I did go over on vitamin A which came for too many vegetables and the multivitamin that I take. All but of the daily minerals that we need to get were exceed. Fruits and veggies are types of off that carry a lot of minerals which I do it more of so that is the…
I found the article in BBC Science. It talks about Linus Pauling, a 65 years old guy, who is usually adding vitamin C to his orange juice in the morning. This article is very attractive to me. As a person who wants to become a pharmacist in the future, I am like to learn and find out about drugs. Linus Pauling has written many books about the benefits of using vitamins. He argues that the addition of these substances can cure common colds, cardiovascular diseases, cataracts, cancer.…
While a genetic link to osteoporosis has been discovered, the gene itself has not yet been isolated. Despite this genetic link, scientists have discovered that osteoporosis has a nutritional component. Calcium deficiencies and hormonal deficiencies have also been linked to osteoporosis. Some people who have no genetic link to osteoporosis find themselves dealing with this condition due to other factors. For example, osteoporosis can be caused by extended treatment with steroids, kidney…
II. Discussion Section A. Diet Data Discussion Item 2) My fat intake is 68 g/day and 30.3% of my total calories intake, the recommendation is 53-94g/day and 20-35% of the total calories intake suggesting that I consume a healthy amount of fat, and the health implications of which I am not at increased risk are diabetes and cardiovascular disease. My carbohydrate intake is 254 g/day and 50.2% of my total calories intake, the recommendation is 271-391g/day and 45-65% of the total calories intake,…
much-needed medications. The out-of-pocket cost for prescription drugs can sometimes be supplemented depending on the level of health insurance coverage, although this has no bearing on the over-the-counter drugs they are needed as well such as aspirin, multivitamins, or allergy medications (Calfee, 2002, p.…