Vitamin D

Discovered as a deficiency in the early 60’s, the chemical element zinc serves multiple roles in the body. Zinc travels through the body by protein which assists other proteins with metabolism. Moreover, zinc play a role in growth, development, behavior, and learning. In addition, zinc aids hormones such as thyroid and insulin. Zinc deficiency remain common in developing countries while less common in the United States…

In the developing health conscious society, nutritional supplements have a transcending presence in American lives. Made for more than just nutrient deficient populations, supplements have expanded into various aspects of society like sports nutrition. Although they are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, many claims made in regard to supplements advertise beneficial and almost magical consequences. However, supplements come at a cost, and one might wonder whether or not there are…

Weider Hardcore Whey 3,2k Weider Hardcore Whey is a protein powder that is formulated for bodybuilders, athletic individuals, and dedicated fitness enthusiasts. This dietary supplement contains readily available whey protein with a good amount of carbohydrates, absorption boosters, and egg albumine. It is produced free from gelatin and wheat protein. The carbs contained this protein drink acts as the building blocks to increase your muscle mass while delivering protein into your muscle cells.…

Biology 201 Section 005 Vitamin C Lab Report Introduction Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed in small amounts for human growth and nutrition. Vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body. Vitamins can be categorized into two groups, fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, and remain stored even in excess amounts. Water-soluble vitamins, like vitamin C, are excreted if too much is consumed. The recommended amount of daily vitamin C is 60mg (Denniston…

Chapter 4: Good Foods Part II – Carbohydrates and Fats “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ~ Hippocrates Carbohydrates The molecules of carbohydrates consist of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms. They function as storage molecules and protective membranes for cells and organ- isms. Effects of Carbohydrates on Our Body Carbohydrates provide the energy that is needed to do all the activities in your life. They are also important for health reasons like healthy sleep…

The Health Potion Diet pill is a pill and especially one containing amphetamine prescribed especially formerly to promote weight loss by increasing metabolism or depressing appetite. The shape of Health Potion Diet pill is bow tie which stand for slimming, and it has two type of packaging. The first type of Health Potion Diet pill packaging is in a can packaging with 28 grains, another type of packaging is 7 grains with one strip. Also the diet pill has two types, one is aimed at female who are…

Nutrition is an extremely important aspect of life. For millions of years, life has competed for nutrition and those who lost the competition died. From giving you the energy we need to shaping our appearance, nutrition is a basic element of life and is needed for survival. When camping, nutrition is important because you are expending immense amount of energy hiking and doing recreational activities. Camping nutrition can be divided into three sections, macronutrients, water, and calories.…

World Hunger Organization, 250 million preschool children are vitamin A deficient. An estimated 250,000 to 500,000 vitamin A deficient children become blind every year, half of them dying within 12 months of losing their sight. In the article Golden Illusion the Broken Promises of “Golden” Rice by Janet Cotter, many interesting points were brought up concerning how genetically engineered rice is a futile approach to solving the Vitamin A deficiency problem. The author’s main claim is that the…

and causes acne to arise. 12). Prevent cataracts It turns out that although many cataracts are treated with surgery, for those of you who have recently been exposed to cataracts. You can minimize everything with papaya leaves. Papaya leaves contain vitamin A is very high and can affect you in cleaning the eyes of cataracts. Consumption of this leaf is either raw or cooked regularly every day. 13).…

VITAMIN B1 Vitamin B1 also known as thiamin, thiamine is a water soluble vitamin just like every other vitamins of the B complex family. This vitamin enables our body system to directly use carbohydrate as energy and is being classified as an essential vitamin. Our body does not have the ability to produce Thiamine and can only store up to 30mg of it wit a half life of about 9-18days. Thiamine is very essential when it comes to glucose metabolism and as well plays a vital role in our nerves,…