Post by Clay Hillary:
Vitamins and Minerals in Sports Supplementation
In the sports world is very habitual consumption of dietary supplements, either in the form of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.. The choice of this or other products are often based on the last article we read in magazines, or the seller of the store supplements that we recommend something, or even in our [...]
What are Free Radicals?
They are harmful molecules that can damage cells reacting against its components. This is called oxidation and can cause serious cell damage. To minimize damage, cells contain antioxidants (molecules that eliminate the radicals).
There are 2 kinds of antioxidants that work together:
* Enzymatic antioxidants: produced in the cell and can not be obtained through food supplementation.
* [...]
Nutrition and Foods Rich in Vitamin A
Whenever we hear that vitamins and minerals are essential for our body to function properly and stay healthy, but we must discover where food is present to allow inclusion in our daily eating plan.
Vitamin A is important to maintain our health, has exclusive rights that we can acquire two forms, both in foods of animal [...]
The Properties of Natto
Perhaps you’ve seen it already in stores or probably the first time that you are aware of this meal. Today I discussed their properties, all beneficial for the body.
But before you start annotating their benefits would be important to explain what it is. It is a fermented food that is widely used in Japanese cuisine. [...]
The Properties of Marrow
Today will discuss the many properties of zucchini. This vegetable is in season now and is ideal for creams, soups or to take the form of fried potato. Its advantages are many.
Evidently belongs to the same family as pumpkins. Per 100 grams gives us 29, 5 calories (perfect for diets), 92 mg. water, 6 carbs, [...]
Protein
In principle all that sounds like proteins appears healthy, the substance that gives fuel to the muscle can not be bad, is it?
There are many sports that require a tremendous effort by the agency to practice it. That is why many athletes choose to supplement your protein intake by the famous energy shakes.
The first group [...]
Vitamin C would Neutralize the Effects of Chemotherapy
Many patients who use vitamin C may be affected in the process of eliminating cancer cells, as this type of supplement would increase tumor growth.
A study published in the journal Cancer Research, noted that vitamin C may neutralize the effectiveness of anticancer drugs.
According to scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the United States, laboratory [...]
Benefits of Soy
Provides vegetable protein and is cholesterol free and lactose. It also contains antioxidants that protect against free radicals.
How much you care for your health and your looks? And knows more about you. You can prevent many diseases following a healthy lifestyle, with constant exercise and proper nutrition, that is, balanced, comprehensive, adequate and varied.
The beneficial [...]
Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamin supplements are an important part in the diet, because they cover gaps in the nutrition of the body and help improve their performance.
Sometimes you feel tired, feel cramps and so on. Be sure that you lack vitamins and minerals, in which case the counter supplements provide the solution.
They come in various forms: tablets, capsules, [...]
Vitamins for Good Vision
Like other organs of the body, eyes, brain and visual system needs proper nutrition to function optimally.
A Visual healthy diet should include the following vitamins and minerals in food intake or supplements.
Vitamin A : Deficiencies in vitamin A can cause a slow adaptation to light / dark, difficulty seeing at night, eyes red, and dry [...]