Natural Remedies — nutrition

Malnutrition and Increased Infection

Prior to the 1950s, little was known about the link between nutrition and infection. Until that time, it was believed that protein deficiency (kwashiorkor), more than total calorie deficiency (marasmus), was the main reason of nutrition problems, because, as known now, severe protein deficiency bore a definite relationship to antibody formation and the development of … Continue reading Malnutrition and Increased Infection

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Risks from Excessive Intake of Vitamin D

Too much is not safe. If having vitamin D too much more than needed, vitamin D can cause toxicity. These toxicities may show non-specific symptoms such as anorexia, weight loss, polyuria, and heart arrhythmias. More seriously, it can also raise blood levels of calcium which leads to vascular and tissue calcification, with subsequent damage to … Continue reading Risks from Excessive Intake of Vitamin D

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Why Vitamin D Is So Important for Everyone

Everyone needs strong bones. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone. It is also needed for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts (bone growth cells) and osteoclasts (bone destruction cells). Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, … Continue reading Why Vitamin D Is So Important for Everyone

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Heart Risk due to Too High or Too Low of Salt Intakes

It is well known that too much salt intake increase the risk of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. However, a new study demonstrates that too low salt intake appears to be associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular events. This study was published in the November 23/30 issue of the Journal of the … Continue reading Heart Risk due to Too High or Too Low of Salt Intakes

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Have a variety of food – for best nutrition

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Have a variety of food – for best nutrition

To have a variety of food! The first principle for having a better nutrition is to have a variety of food. This is practically right! When you eat a variety of food, these foods can compensate each other to prove you a full list of nutrients with an adequate amount. You need a good skill … Continue reading Have a variety of food – for best nutrition

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