If you are a gym rat or bodybuilder or simply interested in beginning an exercise program you have probably heard a lot about creatine and the muscle miracles it performs. Unfortunately, most people believe that creatine helps build muscle and it does in a way, but probably not the way you are thinking. The best way to describe creatine is to say that it helps the muscles help themselves build muscle. If that is not clear enough, continue reading.
Creatine does exactly what it claims to do and that is to retain water in your muscles. This is the point of creatine and it really is effective at keeping water in the muscles. Now, what happens is when your muscles are retaining water they are in an optimal state for building new muscle. As a result, when you take creatine and water is retained in your muscles then when you weight train you will get more of an effect because your muscles are better capable of building muscle. After this period you may develop more strength and increased endurance as well. So, if you are taking creatine to help you build muscle and you understand what creatine does and how it helps you build muscle then you will not be disappointed. On the other hand, if you are taking creatine and hoping it will simply grow you bodybuilder's muscles without putting in the work then you are mistaken.
The best thing to do is begin taking creatine and working out with weights on a regular routine or even with a trainer. By taking the creatine your muscles will be poised to grow and get stronger while building endurance. However, keep in mind you have to put in all the hard work and that all creatine does for you is helps your muscles retain water in order to be in a state where building muscle is easier. Over time you will see your muscles growing and should not see any loss of definition because of the retained water in your muscles. Don't become confused about creatine building big muscles; it just helps your muscles build themselves stronger and better when you put in the work.
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Natural Supplements for Women's Health: Metabolism
Here's a test: define metabolism. Go ahead, what is it? If you said it's how fast you burn calories, you're partially right. Your metabolic rate does determine the number of calories your body burns. But your metabolism governs more than just your metabolic rate. It also keeps everything in balance – like your blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. nutraOrigin, makers of high quality vitamins for women, shares the secrets of supporting a healthy metabolism.
When metabolism goes wrong
In ideal circumstances, your metabolism works like a well-oiled machine. You eat energy in the form of food. The body breaks the food down into sugar. The sugar is transported out of the blood and into the cells by the hormone insulin. Simple.
But most of us don't lead ideal lives. We tend to eat diets high in simple carbohydrates (like bread, rice, and pastries), which cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. In response, the pancreas secretes loads of insulin. That's okay occasionally, but when we consistently eat simple carbs, so much insulin is flooded into the system that we can eventually become resistant to it. In fact, one in five Americans suffers from insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes and metabolic syndrome – both of which increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. That's why it's important to learn how to lower blood sugar.
Balance your blood sugar
There are a number of things you can do to support normal blood sugar levels. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet top the list. But natural supplements, such as nutraOrigin's Glycemic Balance, can also help. Glycemic Balance addresses all three critical aspects of blood sugar balance. First, it increases your body's sensitivity to insulin, with chromium, cinnamon, and ECGC from green tea. Second, it imitates the effects of insulin with the mineral vanadium. And third, it ignites glucose metabolism, with a high-potency dose of biotin. <
When you balance your blood sugar, you're investing in your long-term health. But you also get short-term benefits, like higher energy levels and an easier time losing weight.
Love your heart
If you're resistant to insulin, chances are it's putting a strain on your heart. That's why any program aimed at supporting optimal metabolism will also address cardiovascular health.
nutraOrigin's CardioBalance supplement supports your metabolism in keeping your cholesterol levels healthy. It features policosanol, a 100% natural ingredient derived from sugar cane wax, which is backed by multiple scientific studies. Policosanol also protects your heart, veins and arteries, and supports a regular heart rhythm.
Give yourself a good foundation
Your body can survive even the most nutritionally deficient diet. But for your metabolism to really thrive, it needs a multitude of vitamins and minerals – in just the right quantities. Unfortunately, those are hard to get from diet alone. nutraOrigin developed Nutra Multi, a high-quality multivitamin and mineral, to cover your nutritional bases, keep your metabolism humming, and protect your heart with double-strength folic acid.
The experts at nutraOrigin recommend taking all three formulas together for maximum synergistic effect.
When metabolism goes wrong
In ideal circumstances, your metabolism works like a well-oiled machine. You eat energy in the form of food. The body breaks the food down into sugar. The sugar is transported out of the blood and into the cells by the hormone insulin. Simple.
But most of us don't lead ideal lives. We tend to eat diets high in simple carbohydrates (like bread, rice, and pastries), which cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. In response, the pancreas secretes loads of insulin. That's okay occasionally, but when we consistently eat simple carbs, so much insulin is flooded into the system that we can eventually become resistant to it. In fact, one in five Americans suffers from insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes and metabolic syndrome – both of which increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. That's why it's important to learn how to lower blood sugar.
Balance your blood sugar
There are a number of things you can do to support normal blood sugar levels. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet top the list. But natural supplements, such as nutraOrigin's Glycemic Balance, can also help. Glycemic Balance addresses all three critical aspects of blood sugar balance. First, it increases your body's sensitivity to insulin, with chromium, cinnamon, and ECGC from green tea. Second, it imitates the effects of insulin with the mineral vanadium. And third, it ignites glucose metabolism, with a high-potency dose of biotin. <
When you balance your blood sugar, you're investing in your long-term health. But you also get short-term benefits, like higher energy levels and an easier time losing weight.
Love your heart
If you're resistant to insulin, chances are it's putting a strain on your heart. That's why any program aimed at supporting optimal metabolism will also address cardiovascular health.
nutraOrigin's CardioBalance supplement supports your metabolism in keeping your cholesterol levels healthy. It features policosanol, a 100% natural ingredient derived from sugar cane wax, which is backed by multiple scientific studies. Policosanol also protects your heart, veins and arteries, and supports a regular heart rhythm.
Give yourself a good foundation
Your body can survive even the most nutritionally deficient diet. But for your metabolism to really thrive, it needs a multitude of vitamins and minerals – in just the right quantities. Unfortunately, those are hard to get from diet alone. nutraOrigin developed Nutra Multi, a high-quality multivitamin and mineral, to cover your nutritional bases, keep your metabolism humming, and protect your heart with double-strength folic acid.
The experts at nutraOrigin recommend taking all three formulas together for maximum synergistic effect.
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Where's the Beef? Is there Really a Foodless Food Syndrome?
My all-time favorite TV commercial was that old Wendy's ad. The setting is The Home of the Big Bun; the customer reminds us of Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies. As Granny opens the lid of an over-sized hamburger bun, she discovers an unsettling surprise... a teensy-weensy, itty-bitty patty of beef. Mad as a hornet with P.M.S., she cackles the now-famous slogan:
"Where's the Beef?"
"Where's the Beef?" soon became a catchphrase in the arena of verbal combat. I still chuckle whenever I think back to an infamous moment during the 1984 presidential primaries. Walter Mondale separated himself from underdog Colorado Senator Gary Hart with a little humor.
Mondale borrowed the phrase "Where's the Beef?" to criticize Hart's lack of depth in policy statements. Everyone knew exactly what he meant. Those three powerful words cut swiftly and poignantly to the proverbial chase! Suddenly, Hart's pompous pontifications were stripped of their aurora of omniscient omnipotence and simultaneously exposed as frivolous fluff. Reminiscent of the scene from The Wizard of Oz, the curtains parted and the spotlight shifted to an emperor who had no clothes.
Okay, so Mondale didn't beat Reagan. But that's another story.
My point is (and I do have one), although our supermarket shelves are stocked with a wide array of fancy foodstuffs in pretty packages, and even though your gleeful kiddies may make you feel like parent-of-the-month as you reward their consumption of Happy Meals with cool cartoon figurines, remember: "All that glitters ain't gold!" Unless consumers become vigilantly alert, the food industry will continue to crank out an endless entourage of pre-packaged, foodless foods.
Does A Foodless Food Syndrome Really Exist?
My guess is, most people aren't fully persuaded that a foodless food syndrome really exists. Or if this so-called syndrome does exist, it can't possibly be all that serious, right? Granted, many people continuously feel sick and tired, but that's natural, right? Though many people are sick and tired, most are simply not sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Furthermore, we fail to connect the dots. Sure, we've heard the reports. But "Sixty percent of Americans are overweight!" is no longer a newsflash. Complacent to reality, we tempt fate and continue to Super-size our fries. Sure, seventeen million Americans suffer from diabetes, but another gulp of soda pop couldn't hurt. And so what if over 40 percent of the US population will die of a heart attack? I'm not giving up my cholesterol-rich diet. Forget about the fact that there is now irrefutable evidence that high cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease. Forget about the fact that there is a direct relationship established between high cholesterol levels and high rates of heart attacks. Surely it's just a coincidence that the high US death toll from heart failure corresponds with the high cholesterol level in The United States.
On the flip side of the coin, is it just a coincident that populations with much lower cholesterol levels also have much lower death tolls? Consider rural China, where the average cholesterol level is almost half that of the American cholesterol level. Less than five percent of their population dies from heart attacks. Hmm. Forty percent verses five percent is a HUMONGOUS difference, don't you think? Oh well, maybe that too is just a coincidence
And so what if The World Health Organization tells us yet another time that cancer is a leading cause of death? Who cares if an estimated 7.6 million people died of cancer in 2005? It's no longer shocking to learn that 84 million people will die in the next 10 years if action is not taken. Besides, what, in bloody blazes, does all this have to do with poor nutrition?
Everything. Numerous experts echo the alarm of the American Cancer Society, "Eating right, being active, and maintaining a healthy weight are important ways to reduce your risk of cancer - as well as heart disease and diabetes."
The Problem with Processed Food
So why am I picking on the processed food industry? Here's the problem in a nutshell.
First, we produce way more food than what is necessary for our consumption, which creates a surplus. So this surplus food needs to be highly refined and processed, otherwise it will spoil. During this process, essential vitamins and minerals are annihilated. The result is, foodless foods are being produced in massive quantities. These food products retain most of their calories, but they have little, if any, nutritional value.
These foodless foods do not nutritionally support your body properly to allow for the normal repair and growth of your tissues and cells. In fact, refined foods are so depleted that the government has laws which require artificial vitamins and minerals to be added in order to meet minimum standards. The very reason why foods are labeled "enriched" or "fortified" is because their natural nutrients have been robbed! As a consequence, over sixty percent of the typical American diet consists of refined foods and snacks.
The Importance of A Healthy Diet and Diet Supplementation
So what's the solution?
The first step is to eat a healthy diet consisting largely of raw fruits and vegetables, preferably organic. Avoid refined sugar and processed bread. Instead, substitute natural sweeteners like honey. Also, eat whole-grain bread.
But let's face it – we're not living in the Garden of Eden. Life is a rat race and we're in the fast lane. It can be cumbersome with our fast-paced lifestyles to get all the essential vitamins and minerals we need by relying on our diets alone. That's why it is critically important to supplement your diet with a great high-quality All-Natural Multi-Vitamin made from Whole-Food sources. Unlike cheap synthetics, Whole-Food Vitamins are the greatest in the world when it comes to nutritionally supporting your body. Plus, they are much better utilized and absorbed by your body's individual cells.
There's the Beef!
[DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed herein are my own, although they have been compiled over the years from my research through books and articles. My opinions should not be considered as medical advice to treat or cure any diseases or illnesses. For these matters, consult a qualified professional.]
For more detailed information, please visit our website at:
http://www.TomsVitamins.com
"Where's the Beef?"
"Where's the Beef?" soon became a catchphrase in the arena of verbal combat. I still chuckle whenever I think back to an infamous moment during the 1984 presidential primaries. Walter Mondale separated himself from underdog Colorado Senator Gary Hart with a little humor.
Mondale borrowed the phrase "Where's the Beef?" to criticize Hart's lack of depth in policy statements. Everyone knew exactly what he meant. Those three powerful words cut swiftly and poignantly to the proverbial chase! Suddenly, Hart's pompous pontifications were stripped of their aurora of omniscient omnipotence and simultaneously exposed as frivolous fluff. Reminiscent of the scene from The Wizard of Oz, the curtains parted and the spotlight shifted to an emperor who had no clothes.
Okay, so Mondale didn't beat Reagan. But that's another story.
My point is (and I do have one), although our supermarket shelves are stocked with a wide array of fancy foodstuffs in pretty packages, and even though your gleeful kiddies may make you feel like parent-of-the-month as you reward their consumption of Happy Meals with cool cartoon figurines, remember: "All that glitters ain't gold!" Unless consumers become vigilantly alert, the food industry will continue to crank out an endless entourage of pre-packaged, foodless foods.
Does A Foodless Food Syndrome Really Exist?
My guess is, most people aren't fully persuaded that a foodless food syndrome really exists. Or if this so-called syndrome does exist, it can't possibly be all that serious, right? Granted, many people continuously feel sick and tired, but that's natural, right? Though many people are sick and tired, most are simply not sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Furthermore, we fail to connect the dots. Sure, we've heard the reports. But "Sixty percent of Americans are overweight!" is no longer a newsflash. Complacent to reality, we tempt fate and continue to Super-size our fries. Sure, seventeen million Americans suffer from diabetes, but another gulp of soda pop couldn't hurt. And so what if over 40 percent of the US population will die of a heart attack? I'm not giving up my cholesterol-rich diet. Forget about the fact that there is now irrefutable evidence that high cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease. Forget about the fact that there is a direct relationship established between high cholesterol levels and high rates of heart attacks. Surely it's just a coincidence that the high US death toll from heart failure corresponds with the high cholesterol level in The United States.
On the flip side of the coin, is it just a coincident that populations with much lower cholesterol levels also have much lower death tolls? Consider rural China, where the average cholesterol level is almost half that of the American cholesterol level. Less than five percent of their population dies from heart attacks. Hmm. Forty percent verses five percent is a HUMONGOUS difference, don't you think? Oh well, maybe that too is just a coincidence
And so what if The World Health Organization tells us yet another time that cancer is a leading cause of death? Who cares if an estimated 7.6 million people died of cancer in 2005? It's no longer shocking to learn that 84 million people will die in the next 10 years if action is not taken. Besides, what, in bloody blazes, does all this have to do with poor nutrition?
Everything. Numerous experts echo the alarm of the American Cancer Society, "Eating right, being active, and maintaining a healthy weight are important ways to reduce your risk of cancer - as well as heart disease and diabetes."
The Problem with Processed Food
So why am I picking on the processed food industry? Here's the problem in a nutshell.
First, we produce way more food than what is necessary for our consumption, which creates a surplus. So this surplus food needs to be highly refined and processed, otherwise it will spoil. During this process, essential vitamins and minerals are annihilated. The result is, foodless foods are being produced in massive quantities. These food products retain most of their calories, but they have little, if any, nutritional value.
These foodless foods do not nutritionally support your body properly to allow for the normal repair and growth of your tissues and cells. In fact, refined foods are so depleted that the government has laws which require artificial vitamins and minerals to be added in order to meet minimum standards. The very reason why foods are labeled "enriched" or "fortified" is because their natural nutrients have been robbed! As a consequence, over sixty percent of the typical American diet consists of refined foods and snacks.
The Importance of A Healthy Diet and Diet Supplementation
So what's the solution?
The first step is to eat a healthy diet consisting largely of raw fruits and vegetables, preferably organic. Avoid refined sugar and processed bread. Instead, substitute natural sweeteners like honey. Also, eat whole-grain bread.
But let's face it – we're not living in the Garden of Eden. Life is a rat race and we're in the fast lane. It can be cumbersome with our fast-paced lifestyles to get all the essential vitamins and minerals we need by relying on our diets alone. That's why it is critically important to supplement your diet with a great high-quality All-Natural Multi-Vitamin made from Whole-Food sources. Unlike cheap synthetics, Whole-Food Vitamins are the greatest in the world when it comes to nutritionally supporting your body. Plus, they are much better utilized and absorbed by your body's individual cells.
There's the Beef!
[DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed herein are my own, although they have been compiled over the years from my research through books and articles. My opinions should not be considered as medical advice to treat or cure any diseases or illnesses. For these matters, consult a qualified professional.]
For more detailed information, please visit our website at:
http://www.TomsVitamins.com
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Vitamins for Health Vitamin C
Most people associate Vitamin C with the ability to fight off colds and infections. There's a medical basis for that association because Vitamin C is known to be necessary for a normal, healthy immune system.
While Vitamin C intake is fairly simple to accomplish today with either foods rich in this vitamin or Vitamin C supplements, that hasn't always been the case. Scurvy was once a real health concern, associated with low levels of Vitamin C in the body. The problem was rampant in areas of the world where fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C content were rare, or where people couldn't afford to have those vegetables as part of their daily menu.
Oranges and other citrus fruits are among the more common food sources of Vitamin C. The papaya is probably the fruit with the single highest natural Vitamin C content. A medium papaya provides more than the daily recommended allowance for Vitamin C for any normal, healthy person.
Because most people associate Vitamin C with citrus fruits, you may not realize that there are some other non-citrus sources of Vitamin C. If you simply don't like oranges or grapefruit, you can still find fruits that are high in Vitamin C to add to your diet. Strawberries and cantaloupe are among those fruits. There are some other foods that are also good sources of Vitamin C, such as peppers.
Vitamin C has also been found to be a natural antioxidant, meaning that it helps the body fight off specific health problems and diseases and may even slow some of the signs of aging. Some people think that Vitamin C will keep you from getting a cold, but the vitamin's natural aid to the immune system is the only real aid when it comes to colds. Instead of taking Vitamin C after you're coming down with a cold, the best course is to be sure you have sufficient levels of Vitamin C all the time.
An important fact about Vitamin C is that the body doesn't store this vitamin as is the case with some vitamins. That means that you need to give your body new sources of Vitamin C daily to be sure the body maintains a sufficient Vitamin C level.
Most professionals seem to agree that getting Vitamin C naturally is best. But if you're not getting sufficient amounts of this important vitamin, vitamin supplements are a good idea. Manufacturers have met the demand for more options when it comes to vitamins, including Vitamin C. You'll find tablets, drinks and chewables, all packed with enough Vitamin C to keep your body ready to fight off the infections that naturally come your way.
While Vitamin C intake is fairly simple to accomplish today with either foods rich in this vitamin or Vitamin C supplements, that hasn't always been the case. Scurvy was once a real health concern, associated with low levels of Vitamin C in the body. The problem was rampant in areas of the world where fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C content were rare, or where people couldn't afford to have those vegetables as part of their daily menu.
Oranges and other citrus fruits are among the more common food sources of Vitamin C. The papaya is probably the fruit with the single highest natural Vitamin C content. A medium papaya provides more than the daily recommended allowance for Vitamin C for any normal, healthy person.
Because most people associate Vitamin C with citrus fruits, you may not realize that there are some other non-citrus sources of Vitamin C. If you simply don't like oranges or grapefruit, you can still find fruits that are high in Vitamin C to add to your diet. Strawberries and cantaloupe are among those fruits. There are some other foods that are also good sources of Vitamin C, such as peppers.
Vitamin C has also been found to be a natural antioxidant, meaning that it helps the body fight off specific health problems and diseases and may even slow some of the signs of aging. Some people think that Vitamin C will keep you from getting a cold, but the vitamin's natural aid to the immune system is the only real aid when it comes to colds. Instead of taking Vitamin C after you're coming down with a cold, the best course is to be sure you have sufficient levels of Vitamin C all the time.
An important fact about Vitamin C is that the body doesn't store this vitamin as is the case with some vitamins. That means that you need to give your body new sources of Vitamin C daily to be sure the body maintains a sufficient Vitamin C level.
Most professionals seem to agree that getting Vitamin C naturally is best. But if you're not getting sufficient amounts of this important vitamin, vitamin supplements are a good idea. Manufacturers have met the demand for more options when it comes to vitamins, including Vitamin C. You'll find tablets, drinks and chewables, all packed with enough Vitamin C to keep your body ready to fight off the infections that naturally come your way.
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Why should you take Vitamin B?
Vitamin B refers to the group of important vitamins that are essential for the body to release energy from fats, protein, and carbohydrates. These vitamins include:
1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) that is found in bread, pork, and whole bread. It helps with digestion, growth, and it keeps the nerves healthy.
2. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) which is very important for the body to produce red blood cells that is found in red meat, mushrooms, milk, etc.
3. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which is essential in converting the food or supplements into energy. It aids the digestive system, skin, and nerves so that they will function normally.
4. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) that plays essential role in maintaining the body's red blood cells. It is also important in producing antibodies and nerve tissues.
5. Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) which is found in fresh fruits, green plants, yeast, and liver. It is important for the division and growth of cells.
6. Vitamin B12 (Pantothenic acid) which is essential for the body to release energy from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It also plays an important role in developing the central nervous system and cell building.
There are many reasons why people should take Vitamin B and these are the following:
1. Vitamin B1 also known as Thiamine is considered the most important type of vitamin B today. It is anti-neuritic and anti-beriberi. It also promotes growth, stimulates brain action, and safeguards the muscles that protect the heart. Without it, the nervous system will not function well. Thiamine maintains red blood count, promotes healthy skin, and improves circulation. Its benefits also include protection against lead poisoning and prevention of fluid retention that is connected with heart diseases.
Thiamine sources
To avoid Vitamin B1 deficiency, include wholegrain cereals, oats, and rice to the diet. Also, grab some pineapples, pork, and nuts to maintain the supply of Thiamine.
2. Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is essential in formation of antibodies and red blood cells. Without it, pregnant women may risk the health of the developing fetus. In addition, riboflavin is important in maintaining good vision and building tissue.<
Riboflavin sources
To keep the fetus healthy and maintain good eyesight, eat some dairy products, fish, broccoli, asparagus, lean meats, spinach, and poultry.
3. Vitamin B3 or Niacin is also important in converting fat, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy. It also aids the digestive system to function normally and it promotes healthy nerves and skin. Niacin deficiency can lead to lose of appetite, muscular weakness, skin problems, and indigestion.
Niacin sources
To keep energized and healthy, eat beef liver, tuna, sardines, cereals, lambs, sardines, etc.
4. Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine keeps the nervous and immune systems healthy. It also fights known heart diseases, maintains normal hormone production, and most importantly, it keep the red blood cells from becoming dangerous blood clots.
Pyridoxine sources
Keep the heart healthy by eating fortified cereals, poultry, some vegetables and fruits, soybeans, wheat germ, and fish.
5. Vitamin B9 or Folic acid has attracted more attention when it was proven essential for pregnant women. It assures healthy fetus by keeping it away from neural tube defects. In addition, it also keeps the heart healthy by lowering homocysteine levels.
Folic acid sources
Have a healthy baby and heart by just eating grains, meat, beans, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products.
6. Vitamin B12 or Pantothenic acid is very important for reproduction, growth, and normal physiological function. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to retardation, functional impairments, and sudden death.
Pantothenic sources
Stay healthy by eating sweet potato, mushroom, yogurt, avocado, lobsters, and organ meats.
Vitamin B is very important for the body to function well. Knowing its benefit can improve health or even save lives.
1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) that is found in bread, pork, and whole bread. It helps with digestion, growth, and it keeps the nerves healthy.
2. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) which is very important for the body to produce red blood cells that is found in red meat, mushrooms, milk, etc.
3. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which is essential in converting the food or supplements into energy. It aids the digestive system, skin, and nerves so that they will function normally.
4. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) that plays essential role in maintaining the body's red blood cells. It is also important in producing antibodies and nerve tissues.
5. Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) which is found in fresh fruits, green plants, yeast, and liver. It is important for the division and growth of cells.
6. Vitamin B12 (Pantothenic acid) which is essential for the body to release energy from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It also plays an important role in developing the central nervous system and cell building.
There are many reasons why people should take Vitamin B and these are the following:
1. Vitamin B1 also known as Thiamine is considered the most important type of vitamin B today. It is anti-neuritic and anti-beriberi. It also promotes growth, stimulates brain action, and safeguards the muscles that protect the heart. Without it, the nervous system will not function well. Thiamine maintains red blood count, promotes healthy skin, and improves circulation. Its benefits also include protection against lead poisoning and prevention of fluid retention that is connected with heart diseases.
Thiamine sources
To avoid Vitamin B1 deficiency, include wholegrain cereals, oats, and rice to the diet. Also, grab some pineapples, pork, and nuts to maintain the supply of Thiamine.
2. Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is essential in formation of antibodies and red blood cells. Without it, pregnant women may risk the health of the developing fetus. In addition, riboflavin is important in maintaining good vision and building tissue.<
Riboflavin sources
To keep the fetus healthy and maintain good eyesight, eat some dairy products, fish, broccoli, asparagus, lean meats, spinach, and poultry.
3. Vitamin B3 or Niacin is also important in converting fat, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy. It also aids the digestive system to function normally and it promotes healthy nerves and skin. Niacin deficiency can lead to lose of appetite, muscular weakness, skin problems, and indigestion.
Niacin sources
To keep energized and healthy, eat beef liver, tuna, sardines, cereals, lambs, sardines, etc.
4. Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine keeps the nervous and immune systems healthy. It also fights known heart diseases, maintains normal hormone production, and most importantly, it keep the red blood cells from becoming dangerous blood clots.
Pyridoxine sources
Keep the heart healthy by eating fortified cereals, poultry, some vegetables and fruits, soybeans, wheat germ, and fish.
5. Vitamin B9 or Folic acid has attracted more attention when it was proven essential for pregnant women. It assures healthy fetus by keeping it away from neural tube defects. In addition, it also keeps the heart healthy by lowering homocysteine levels.
Folic acid sources
Have a healthy baby and heart by just eating grains, meat, beans, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products.
6. Vitamin B12 or Pantothenic acid is very important for reproduction, growth, and normal physiological function. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to retardation, functional impairments, and sudden death.
Pantothenic sources
Stay healthy by eating sweet potato, mushroom, yogurt, avocado, lobsters, and organ meats.
Vitamin B is very important for the body to function well. Knowing its benefit can improve health or even save lives.
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