Vitamins are a group of totally unrelated chemicals that have only one thing in common; they are essential (usually in tiny amounts) for the normal function of the body. Vitamin A is found in milk, butter, eggs, fish, liver and most fruits and vegetables; with very high levels being found in orange colored foods (eg: […]
Do The Latest 2016 Anti-Wrinkle Treatments Really Work?
9 seriously magical anti-aging ingredients for better skin Natural beauty calls for natural ingredients–but which ones actually work? Answer is Here! These nine surprising ingredients provide your skin with rich nutrition to keep your body looking and feeling youthful. 1) Coconut oil Packed with medium-chain fatty acids and anti-bacterial properties. Basically, healthy fats that don’t make you […]
Lack OF Folic Acid (vitamin B-9) And Birth Defects.
Recently I read about a man and his lifelong battle with complications from spina bifida. What is spina bifida and what can cause it? Spina bifida: a developmental defect in which the newborn baby has part of the spinal cord and/or coverings (neural tube) exposed through a gap in the backbone. Meaning: the bony […]
Do latest studies show niacin may work better than prescription drugs at lowering cholesterol?
Latest studies have reviewed the data and the effects, and found that the simplest solution, natural niacin is still the best way to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol that signifies calcification, and raise your HDL (good) cholesterol that removes the (bad) cholesterol before it calcifies your arteries and organs. One example would be Niacin-Time, among […]
What foods, minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids help your eyes?
According to the June 2009 article,"‘Eye Food – fact sheet–Transitions Healthy Sight Survey," foods that fight cataracts and macular degeneration contain both phytonutrients and sulfur. Eggs contain cysteine, sulfur, lecithin, carotenoids and zeaxanthin. These nutrients help to protect the lens of the eye from cataract formation. When you add vitamin C to the cysteine, sulfur, […]
Sources of Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are found in fruits, vegetables and other food items in abundance. Below are the natural sources of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the proper growth and development of our body. Vitamin A – The main sources of Vitamin A are milk, cheese, butter, green leafy vegetables, cabbages, carrots, red and […]