Tag: Vitamins

Polished white rice is a staple of diets in Southeast Asia, which poses a serious public health problem because the grain has been stripped of its vitamins and minerals during processing, according to new research by UO scientists. White rice lacks thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, an essential nutrient for humans because it helps

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common cause of hereditary rickets in children. Its early recognition is crucial to appropriate pediatric management and surveillance for complications related to the disease as well as to its treatment. Diagnosis The clinical features of rickets is the bowing of the lower extremity bones following the initiation of weight

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a psychological condition characterized by depressive symptoms that occur during certain months of the year. Research has highlighted several potential causes of SAD, all of which tend to stem from a biological condition. Susilyn | Shutterstock What is SAD? Seasonal affective disorder is a type of recurring major depressive disorder

“You are what you eat.” This popular phrase truly describes the important role that diet plays in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Research increasingly suggests that certain food, nutrients or diet plans may have beneficial effects on the skin, while others may act as triggers of certain skin conditions or disease. Psoriasis is a

Defenses strengths: With an intact immune system against Coronavirus arm Regular washing of hands, at a distance from other people to keep, and shopping, as well as in public transport, a mouth-nose protection wear, that’s all you can do against the Coronavirus, or? However, You can strengthen the body’s defenses. Because experts believe that a

Most of us know that people require water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats to stay alive. But when it comes to essential vitamins and minerals, needed in smaller amounts but just as key in human functioning, things get hazy. Which ones do we have to be particularly careful about getting enough of? What happens if we

Two thirds admitted to being confused about what vitamins and minerals the children should have in their diet, and those that did, were unsure as to the best foods to provide it. Seven in 10 parents know youngsters should consume five portions of fruit and veg a day – but 29 percent admit they have

Pills and Powders for hobby athletes are really necessary? Playing sports is healthy. Regular exercise can help to reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and is helpful in losing weight. On a dietary Supplement to increase athletic performance, or other benefits to be promised, however, require not use. Almost every

Pills and Powders for hobby athletes are really necessary? Playing sports is healthy. Regular exercise can help to reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and is helpful in losing weight. On a dietary Supplement to increase athletic performance, or other benefits to be promised, however, require not use. Almost every

Pills and Powders for hobby athletes are really necessary? Playing sports is healthy. Regular exercise can help to reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and is helpful in losing weight. On a dietary Supplement to increase athletic performance, or other benefits to be promised, however, require not use. Almost every

You’re worried about pollution, yes? Want to offset the damage it can do? Simple. Switch to a Mediterranean diet. You know the one – mainly fruit and veg, wholegrains, fish, eggs, lean meat, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Well, latest research from New York University on 548,699 people aged over 17 suggests it may be

An orange a day keeps bad eyesight away according to new research. People who regularly eat one orange per day slash their chances of developing macular degeneration by more than 60%. The incurable disease, a painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of vision, is the most common cause of sight loss in

By now you know that real foods — and the real vitamins and minerals in them — are better at protecting your health than extracted nutrients that come in the form of a bottled multivitamin. Now, a new review of research that collected data from two million people confirms it yet again: Taking a multivitamin

Looking at snaps of Kendall Jenner from the post-Oscars Vanity Fair party you would never have guessed that she’d spent the preceding hours in hospital. According to E! News, the model “stopped by” Cedars-Sinai’s emergency room in Los Angeles after reportedly having an allergic reaction to a vitamin drip. “She bounced back quickly and was able

There are an estimated 4 million vegetarians in the UK, and another 3.5 million vegans. There are twice as many female veggies as male ones. So how tough is it to go veggie, will it cost a fortune, and is it really healthy? We ask the experts… What’s so good about going veggie? Vegetarian diets

Bank Holiday Monday was the hottest on record. Temperatures topped 28 degrees in some parts of the country. Today is also hot by British standards. In London, it’s 26 degrees and there aren’t many clouds in the sky. With sunshine comes sunburn. If you were out yesterday, you might be a little lobster-like sitting there