Good Health Is True Wealth
Slice an apple into half, and it turns brown. A copper penny suddenly becomes green, or an iron nail when left outside, will rust. What do all these events have in common? These are examples of a process called oxidation. If the sliced apple is dipped in a lemon juice, however, the rate at which … Read more
Stress can come from many things in life and sometimes from a lot of things at once. Stress hits everyone on a daily basis, and most of us can deal with it, but long term stress is another story. This is stress that is beyond someone’s control, like long term financial problems or a family … Read more
A well balanced diet along with vitamins and supplements definitely promotes optimal health, but it also promotes healthy hair, and in the process slows down hair loss. Vitamins and supplements are able to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, so why not hair loss? While there are no miracle cures to be found … Read more
It is estimated that more than half of Americans take vitamin and mineral supplements. While vitamins and minerals are crucial for the body, supplements aren’t always as healthy as you may think they are. Like everything in life, there are pros and cons of taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Here, we’ll look at some factors … Read more
Topping up your vitamin and mineral levels may seem like a great idea. However, did you know it’s possible to consume too many of them? Like anything you have in excess, too many vitamins and minerals in the body can cause potentially serious complications. Here, we’ll look at some vitamins and minerals that are dangerous … Read more
Acne is a major concern in the world today. As the media continues to grow, people become more and more self conscious and worry about their looks constantly. Studies have shown that vitamin deficiency can also cause acne. Acne is a major cause of low self esteem in many people and this can lead to … Read more
We all know that it is recommended to take vitamin C when we are feeling run down or sick. Why? Because Vitamin C actually works within the body to boost the immune system and fight sickness? Coronavirus is serious – it can impact your lungs and there have been fatalities. This virus is spread via “respiratory … Read more
Vitamin E is an essential group of fat-soluble vitamins which are always active all over the body. Various members of vitamin E group are known as tocopherols. The members comprise of the alpha and beta tocopherols as well as gamma and delta tocopherals. Tocotrienols are the other members of the group. They comprise of the alpha, … Read more
In short, Vitamin B Complex is a combination of eight different types of vitamins. This combination includes cyanocobalamin (B12), folic acid (B9), piroxidine (B6), pantothenic acid (B5), niacin (B3), riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1) and biotin. All these vitamins are soluble in water and play an important role in various body functions for instance managing the … Read more
Vitamin B12 is also known as cobalamin and is a water soluble vitamin. It plays a key role in carrying out the routine functioning of your brain and its nervous system. It also plays a pivotal role in the formation of blood. It significantly affects DNA regulation and synthesis, and helps in energy production as … Read more