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The Importance of Vitamin K (II)
Its Importance
Vitamin K, like the rest, it is essential for the proper functioning of the body. However, the synthetic variety, the K3, used in medicine, can lead to some dangers that must be taken into account. With respect to medical use of vitamin K is often presented under two different forms, known as phytomenadione and menadione. Continue reading
The Importance of Vitamin K (I)
Much less than their raw diva vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C, vitamin K works quietly in the regulatory aspects such as blood clotting.
Its deficiency can lead to serious problems, while their presence may help in the prevention and treatment of several types of tumors.
If a vitamin is unknown to the general public that is, without doubt, vitamin K, also known as menadione. Not for nothing is one of those that were discovered later. Continue reading
Fruit Therapy (II)
The antioxidant power of vitamins E and vitamin C, as other substances that give color and flavor to fruits and vegetables such as flavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids, carotenes (the latter two are converted in the body in provitamin A) have demonstrated important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and aging.
We now know that the aging process and the occurrence of some diseases, is due to the effect of free radicals. That is, certain particles oxidizing our cells. They have a useful role in the event that our body is fighting against bacteria, but in return are responsible for the hardening of our arteries (arteriosclerosis). We can fight free radicals using a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil and red wine in moderation. They play a vital role in cleansing and detoxifying free radicals. Continue reading
Fruit Therapy (I)
In all studies there have been a high correlation between the high consumption of fruits and vegetables and low incidence of disease.
A good habit is to start the day with fruit in natural juice or in part. The water, antioxidant vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fiber that contains the fruit helps to hydrate, purify and revitalize our body. Are low in calories and no cholesterol. All fruits and vegetables we consume are few.
Fruits have the advantage of being eaten raw, so taking advantage of all its nutrients. Is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements and nutrients such as bioflavonoids help regulate the immune system. They have detoxifying properties: stimulates liver and kidney function and helps improve intestinal laziness due to its fiber content. Continue reading
Industrial Application of Vitamins (II)
Even without testing some hypothesis, since consumers are addicted to such supplements. This has prompted health authorities internationally, have begun to worry about controlling the certainty of the quality of this multibillion dollar industry.
Pharmaceutical vitamins, being regarded as a food supplement meals, do not undergo security checks are required for other medical products.
Research by consumer associations in some countries shows that vitamin supplements do not always comply with the purity and properties advertised by the manufacturer and sometimes life can vary from pill to pill in the same bottle. Continue reading
Industrial Application of Vitamins (I)
The vitamin industry is advancing rapidly due to medical discoveries about the importance of vitamins, including some dare to say that vitamin supplements are the main weapon of medicine to maintain optimal health and prevent chronic diseases. Because this has been giving a “vitamin fever”, despite numerous research projects can take decades to prove the claims that have been made.
Much of this fever came on the obsessive campaigns on how to eat to not harm the health and also scientific claims about the potential of certain vitamins.
The consumption of dietary supplements has increased considerably and with them the industrial competition to produce greater amounts to meet demand. Continue reading
Daily Dose of Vitamins (II)
Having good nutrition is essential for the development of all our physical and mental abilities, if we live a healthy and balanced diet, it is likely that vitamin requirements are covered.
The vitamin deficiency can lead to serious diseases could be corrected with a balanced diet. The lack of vitamins is called Hypovitaminosis and excess can cause some of them Hypervitaminosis.
However, there are many extra factors that influence the assimilation of the same, whether we are smokers, consuming too much caffeine or alcohol, eat a vegetarian diet is not controlled, we remain in an extremely thin, do not consume fresh foods, etc. In these cases we could reach not get the required daily dose.
Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption not only provides empty calories and decrease appetite, particularly because of lack of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and folic acid. Continue reading
Daily Dose of Vitamins (I)
Vitamins are a heterogeneous group of substances involved in the regulation of different metabolic reactions, are essential compounds for our body and must be provided daily in the diet because our bodies can not synthesize (or does so in insufficient quantities).
Its primary function is “participate” in the control of lipid metabolism, protein, carbohydrate and mineral. That is, the vitamins do not provide energy directly, what they do is to help convert food into energy diet, which is why we usually use them when we feel fatigued, tired and with little strength.
Classification of vitamins depends on its solubility
Water-soluble vitamins: group B and C.
To be soluble in water, can be passed to the wash water or cooking food, so we do not provide the same amount contained initially. Continue reading
Minerals and Vitamins in Fruits (II)
Fruits are good source of vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins: highlights the content of vitamin C (citrus, tropical fruits, melon, strawberries and blackcurrants) and provitamin A (apricots, cherries, melon and peach …), both antioxidant action. To a lesser degree, there are other B vitamins water-soluble, biotin and pantothenic acid (apricots, citrus, figs …).
In general, are richer in vitamins colored varieties, and summer and fruits in the sun. As a curiosity: in the same tree, facing south, the fruits are richer in vitamins than north-facing, the cusp of richer than those of the skirts and the exterior. richer than the interior. Continue reading
Minerals and Vitamins in Fruits (I)
The composition of fruits varies widely depending on the type of fruit and its degree of maturation. Water is the major component in all cases.
It is, in general, more than 80% by weight of the edible portion, ranging from 82% in grapes, 90% in strawberries and up to 93% in the watermelon.
Fruit Calories depend almost exclusively on its carbohydrate content, except in the case of avocado and coconut, fruits in which the fat content determines its energy.
Carbohydrates: The sugars or simple carbohydrates (fructose, glucose, sucrose …) give the sweet taste of ripe fruits and represent a 5-18% by weight of the edible portion. Continue reading