Nutritional Information
Many patients have fears over foods. Which is why it is important to read why nutrition is important.
Vitamin Deficiencies – Each vitamin serves a distinct function in the body. Deficiencies in any of the vitamins may cause or aggravate a wide variety of problems and diseases.
Caffeine – Information on what caffiene is and how it reacts with our bodies.
Why Our Bodies Need Fats Information on fats and why they are necessary in our diets.
Water Balance – Water has many functions and uses in our bodies. Read on why its important to stay hydrated.
Carbohydrates – Why our bodies need carbohydrates and what happens when we deprive our bodies.
In this Section: Water Funtion in the Body Causes of Dehydration Symptoms of Dehydration Prevention of Dehydration Fluid Retention Sodium and Potassium Your body has a set point for fluid. It will restore itself to it’s usual set point of fluid within 48 hours of taking in extra under normal circumstances. Exceptions to this rule …
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Folic Acid (Folacin) is necessary for the division of body cells and for the production of RNA and DNA, the substances which carry hereditary patterns. As a coenzyme it is required for the utilization of sugar and amino acids. Folic acid is stored primarily in the liver. Severe folic acid deficiency results in macrocytic(large cell) …
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In This Section: Why Our Bodies Need Fats Essential Fatty Acids Triglycerides Levels Cholesterol Levels Lipoproteins Dietary Guidelines Lipoproteins are the transport form of fat in the blood. They contain protein, triglycerides, cholesterol, fatty acids, phospholipids, fat soluble vitamins, steroid hormones and other compounds. The high the protein amount, the high the density. Lipoprotein Classification …
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Niacin (nicotinic acid) is important in tissue respiration; and is needed for proper brain functions, the nervous system, and for a healthy skin. The early symptoms of mild and moderate deficiencies are the same as the early symptoms of pellagra: suspicion, hostility, irritability, insomnia, loss of memory, and anxiety; abdominal pain, a burning sensation in …
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Pantothenic Acid is necessary for the release of energy from sugar and fat. Para-aminobenzoic acid and choline cannot be utilized without it, and it is vital to the proper functioning of the adrenal glands. Deficiencies of this are fatigue, abdominal pains, cramps, and nausea, irritability, depression, constant colds, and paresthesia of the hands and feet. …
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In this Section: Water Funtion in the Body Causes of Dehydration Symptoms of Dehydration Prevention of Dehydration Fluid Retention Sodium and Potassium Sodium Sodium is the major electrolyte that maintains normal fluid outside the cells. Too much sodium can contribute to edema and high blood pressure. Too little sodium can cause low blood pressure and …
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In This Section: Why Our Bodies Need Fats Essential Fatty Acids Triglycerides Levels Cholesterol Levels Lipoproteins Dietary Guidelines Triglycerides are the form that fat is carried in the bloodstream to the tissues. It is also the form that natural fat in food is found in. Less than 250mg in the blood is normal. It is …
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The role of the B vitamins in maintaining health is wide and varied. They are essential to the functioning of the digestive and nervous systems, to the proper functioning of the digestive and nervous systems, to the proper functioning of the heart and all other muscles, and to the production of energy. And at least …
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Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps to change glucose into energy or fat. From this function flows its importance in the distribution of oxygen in the body, in the proper functioning of the digestive system, in maintaining proper functioning of the nervous system, and in maintaining a balanced personality and a soundly functioning heart. When Vitamin B1 …
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Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is essential for the functioning of all cells, but especially for the cells of the bone marrow, the central nervous system, and the intestinal tract. It is thought to be involved in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The most serious manifestation of B12 deficiency is pernicious anemia, so called because …
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