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Avocado for Skin Beauty Treatment

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Due to its properties, this fruit native to America, provides a range of health benefits for the body and skin. From moisturizer to stimulating collagen, is valuable in cosmetics. Vitamins, proteins and minerals, concentrated in this fruit.

Nothing is richer than some nachos with guacamole, a big salad with diced avocado or a “California roll” with pieces of fruit. Ever wondered if such delicacies made with this fruit, which are starkly at hundreds of cooking, I brought some benefits for your skin? The answer is of course!

Also known as avocado, avocado or felt, is a fruit native to Central America and of great value to the Aztecs and Maya, a resident of that area. The avocado, with a range of nutrients and vitamins, is characterized by its yellow flesh, a creamy butter, its rough green skin, is found in various sizes and in more than 400 varieties.

Grown in warm weather, the avocado is rich in vitamins E, A, B1, B2, B3, fatty acids, proteins, minerals such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium and folic acid.

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The Functions and Deficiency Impact of Vitamin B

vitamin BVitamin B1, or thiamine, is a water-soluble compound that acts as a coenzyme involved in obtaining energy from glucose.

Functions: It is needed to process carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Plays an important role in the functioning of the nervous system since neurons need vitamin B1 to function normally. On the other hand, thiamine also helps maintain the proper functioning of muscles and heart.

Sources: Vitamin B1 is widely distributed in a number of foods. Some of them are egg yolks, meat (especially pork), vegetables, fish, nuts and dairy products.

Fresh Soy is one of the richest food in thiamin, although the most important dietary source of this vitamin in the diet are whole grains.

Deficiency: thiamine deficiency is associated with several disorders such as loss of appetite, weakness, low mood, and most pronounced cases, depression, numbness of extremities, mental confusion, and tachycardia. All these events are symptoms of a disease called beriberi, caused by deficiency of vitamin B1 in the diet.

VITAMIN B2 – This water-soluble vitamin also known as riboflavin, is involved in enzymatic processes related to cellular respiration in tissue oxidation and fatty acid synthesis. Features: · spoke in transforming food into energy, vitamin is essential for the production of thyroid enzymes involved in this process. Helps maintain good eye health. Keep the good state of nervous system cells. · Is involved in the regeneration of body tissues (skin, hair, nails)·

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Toxicity and Deficiency Impact of Niacin

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Niacin Deficiency:

Disorders that may occur in the body because of lack or deficiency of niacin are:

* Nervous disorders: a deficiency of this vitamin, can cause nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, depression, and the worst dementia.

* Problems in the digestive system: diarrhea, indigestion, itching in the rectum, thickened tongue and mouth sores. If the deficiency is minimal, appears to have bad breath.

* In the past, lack of vitamin B3, caused a disease called Pellagra. This happened because the power of the population was based on corn, cereal lacking tryptophan. Today this disease is eradicated in developed countries, but exists in countries in Africa and Asia.

The situations where niacin supplementation is necessary are:

* Poor circulation: in the limbs, hands and legs, niacin relaxes blood vessels, therefore useful for blood to flow optimally.

* Arthritis: Joint inflammation helps people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

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Contribution and Benefits of Niacin

niacinVitamin B3 has many properties but is a vitamin well known to fight cholesterol and liver functioning.

This vitamin has different names such as Niacin, Niacinamide, Niacinina, nicotinic acid, nicotinamide and Factor PP, English Pelagrum Preventig.Aunque the most used of them all is the Niacin or Vitamin B3 is already known.

It is a water-soluble vitamin like all the B group, may also occur from tryptophan (an amino acid which is obtained by the intake of food).

Contribution of niacin:

* Power plant: Niacin concentrations are higher in whole grains and their derivatives, also in peas, potatoes, artichokes and peanuts. The sources of tryptophan in the plant kingdom are the oats, dates and avocado.

* Sources of animal origin constitute the main source of beef, poultry, lamb and pork. The liver is the viscera with more content of niacin. Fish are also important source of niacin, especially tuna, which has high levels of this vitamin.

On the other hand, milk and its derivatives, along with eggs, are rich in tryptophan, which is very important to keep in mind, since as of this amino acid, is synthesized 50% of the niacin present in our body .

* The supplements in tablet form are presented as nicotinic acid, niacinamide and inositol hexaniacitato.

Benefits of Vitamin B3:

* It is essential to obtain energy from the food we eat because it helps maintain normal blood glucose level.

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Nutritional Supplements Guide for Balanced Diet

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Proteins. Create cells and tissues involved in chemical reactions such as digestion or transportation of oxygen, allowing movement of the muscles and even have hormonal activity.

Fatty acids. Among them are the so-called omega 3 and 6, which prevent the formation of blood clots, help regulate blood pressure and lower triglyceride levels (type of fat that forms in the body), also increase the flexibility arteries and trigger the inflammatory process, which reduces the risk of arthritis, cancer, psoriasis, diabetes and disorders of the cells.

Although dietary supplements are a good alternative to improve the nutritional conditions, it is essential that the diet always contains the following food groups:

Cereals and legumes. They are the most important source of carbohydrates and proteins of plant origin.

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Characteristics of Each Mineral II

dietary nutritional* Nickel. It allows the proper functioning of the pancreas.

* Potassium. Is responsible for strengthening the activity of the kidneys to stimulate elimination of toxins through the urine, and storage of carbohydrates and converting it into energy.

It also helps maintain proper heart rate and blood pressure at normal levels and is essential for the transmission of all nerve impulses.

* Selenium. Has antioxidant properties, which gives it the ability to prevent premature aging and cancer. It is helpful in treating dandruff and kept in good condition to the liver, heart and reproductive organs.

* Silicon. It helps to absorb calcium, build new cells and nourish tissues.

* Sodium. Is responsible for regulating the distribution of water in the body, involved in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles and participates in the digestive process.

* Iodine. It is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, helps growth, improves mental alertness, burn excess fat and allows the development of nails, hair, skin and teeth.

* Zinc. It is vital for growth, regulates sexual development, epidermal and hair, and is necessary for the production of insulin (hormone that is responsible for keeping blood sugar levels within normal ranges).

Characteristics of Each Mineral I

nutritional mineralsThe following describes the characteristics of each mineral:

* Sulfur. It is part of the structure of skin, nails, hair and cartilage, is responsible for neutralizing toxic substances and helps the liver in bile secretion.

* Calcium. Is an essential component of bones and teeth, 99% is in them and the remaining 1% is stored in the muscles, so it is vital for development and good health of these structures. It also participates in blood clotting and nerve impulse transmission.

* Chloride. Promotes fluid balance in the body, helps the liver detoxify and is vital for the formation of acid in the stomach

* Cobalt. Involved in the production of red blood cells.

* Copper. Hemoglobin becomes stored iron in the body and can take advantage of which is contained in food.

* Chrome. It helps in the normal assimilation of sugar for the insulin-hormone produced by the pancreas works properly, while regulating cholesterol levels and is involved in protein transport.

* Phosphorus. This is a point with calcium participates in the formation of bones and teeth, in addition, it is essential to transform food into energy consumed.

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Dietary Nutritional Supplements Guide II

dietary supplementsWhat are facts?
Dietary supplements contain a variety of ingredients, which may be present as concentrates or extracts, and are supplied in capsules, tablets, pills, pills, granules, tablets, powders, liquids or injections. The elements commonly contain their formulations can be grouped as follows:

Vitamins. Micronutrients that allow the body perform their functions and stay healthy, which are essential for metabolism, development and growth of the body are normal.

They are classified into two groups: fat soluble (soluble: A, D, E, and K) and water soluble (hydrosoluble: B1, B2, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12 and C), there are other nutrients that Vitamins are considered by some specialists, however, called it the other sector in this way and recognized as B13, B15, B17, choline, PABA, T, P and U.

* A. It is responsible for protecting the skin, is involved in the visioning process and participates in the development of enzymes (substances that provide chemical changes) in liver and sex hormones.

* B1 (Thiamine). It is important for the proper functioning of the nervous system and brain, as well as to reduce the effects of a hangover or raw.

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Dietary Nutritional Supplements Guide I

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Dietary supplements are made up of one or more nutrients that are added to the diet to correct or prevent deficiencies of vitamins, minerals and proteins, helping in the recovery of the patient suffering an illness or has undergone surgery and to improve overall health.

Although the nutritional needs of human beings can be met by following a balanced diet, nutritional supplements are especially beneficial in the following circumstances:

* Malnutrition or deficiency of nutrients that is usually associated with diets low in vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats, changes in intestinal absorption process (ability to draw nutrients), chronic diarrhea and diseases such as cancer or AIDS.

Note that there are periods of life which are more prone to malnutrition, such as childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, lactation and age, the first being that you can leave severe sequelae, for example, decreased IQ, impaired learning and memory retention, poor muscle development and frequent infections. The latter represents one of the leading causes of death, because the nutrient deficiencies alter immune barriers that protect against the attack of germs.

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Recommended Supplements for Certain Groups of People

vitamins and mineralsDo you think taking vitamins or mineral supplements? Do you think you need? Or that “do not harm” and therefore are best taken not take them? Here are some questions to ask before you decide to take them.

1. Do I really need?

First and foremost, nutritional needs must be met by eating a variety of food as it says in the Executive Summary of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

In some cases, vitamin / mineral supplements or fortified foods may be useful because they provide nutrients that would otherwise be eaten in smaller quantities than recommended.

If you ingest quantities of food that are recommended supplements may not give you more benefits. In some cases, supplements and fortified foods may cause beyond healthy levels of nutrients.

(Note: fortified foods are those which are added one or more essential nutrients to increase the nutritional value.)

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, these recommendations have been established for certain groups of people:

* Persons over 50 years of age should consume vitamin B12 in its crystalline form, such as from fortified foods (such as fortified breakfast cereals) or take it as a supplement.

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