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Sunday, August 17, 2014

What's Your Type?: Vitamin Shortfall:

What's Your Type?: Vitamin Shortfall::  Are You at Risk? Over time, small discrepancies in nutrient intakes can prove problematic for a person, particularly for women in their c...

Vitamin Shortfall:

 Are You at Risk?

Over time, small discrepancies in nutrient intakes can prove problematic for a person, particularly for women in their childbearing years, strict vegetarians, and the elderly.
For instance, shortfalls of iron in the childbearing years may lead to anemia. Too little folic acid very early in pregnancy increases the risk of neural tube defects in developing babies. And vitamin B12 deficits, responsible for irreversible nerve damage and faulty cognition, are more likely in people who avoid animal foods, and in people over age 50, whose bodies are often less efficient at absorbing vitamin B12.
Stampfer and Blumberg advocate multivitamins as a way to shore up diets low in nutrients. But, they warn that multivitamins are dietary supplements, not substitutes for healthy eating.

Here are some common deficiencies most people suffer from:

Have you felt exhausted lately? Can you barely make it up the stairs without getting winded even though you're physically fit? If so, you might be lacking in iron -- especially if you're a woman Although many people don't think of iron as being a nutrient, you might be surprised to learn that low iron is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S. Almost 10% of women are iron deficient, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Why Do You Need Iron?

Iron is an essential mineral. "The major reason we need it is that it helps to transport oxygen throughout the body," says Paul Thomas, EdD, RD, a scientific consultant to the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.
Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body. Hemoglobin represents about two-thirds of the body’s iron. If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells is called iron deficiency anemia.
Without healthy red blood cells, your body can't get enough oxygen. "If you're not getting sufficient oxygen in the body, you're going to become fatigued," Thomas says. That exhaustion can affect everything from your brain function to your immune system's ability to fight off infections. If you're pregnant, severe iron deficiency may increase your baby's risk of being born too early, or smaller than normal.  
Iron has other important functions, too. "Iron is also necessary to maintain healthy cells, skin, hair, and nails," says Elaine Chottiner, MD, clinical assistant professor and director of General Hematology Clinics at the University of Michigan Medical Center said in an email interview.


How Much Iron Do You Need?

How much iron you need each day depends on your age, gender, and overall health.  
Infants and toddlers need more iron than adults, in general, because their bodies are growing so quickly. In childhood, boys and girls need the same amount of iron -- 10 milligrams daily from ages 4 to 8, and 8 mg daily from ages 9 to 13.  
Starting at adolescence, a woman's daily iron needs increase. Women need more iron because they lose blood each month during their period. That's why women from ages 19 to 50 need to get 18 mg of iron each day, while men the same age can get away with just 8 mg.  
After menopause, a woman's iron needs drop as her menstrual cycle ends. After a woman begins menopause, both men and women need the same amount of iron -- 8 mg each day.

 

 

   Illness

 
Chronic illness or infection can cause the body to make fewer red blood cells. This can result in a mild drop in hemoglobin. If you have significant blood loss, then you may develop iron-deficiency anemia. And some drugs and medical treatments can also put you at risk for anemia. Consult your doctor to see if you need iron or other supplements
 

Anemia

Anemia develops when you don’t have enough robust, healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. The blood cells may lack enough hemoglobin, the protein that gives blood its red color. Anemia affects one in 10 teen girls and women. It also develops in men and children and is linked to some illnesses.
 

Aplastic Anemia

 
Aplastic anemia is a rare disorder in which the bone marrow doesn’t make enough blood cells to supply the body. It affects only about three in one million people. It can be caused by high doses of radiation, certain chemical exposures, viruses, or an autoimmune disorder in which your body attacks the bone marrow. About one in five cases is inherited. In severe cases, people need blood transfusions or even a bone marrow transplant.

Some experts think that these recommendations are too low, especially for people at risk of osteoporosis. Ask your health care provider how much vitamin D you need.
Recently the IOM reviewed more than 1,000 research papers on vitamin D and concluded that high levels of the supplement are unnecessary and could be harmful. 






Are You Vitamin D Deficient?


 

Source: www.WebmMD.com

 
 
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

What's Your Type?: C*** Blocker

 C*** Blocker: Can't get enough of the "C" word, well we're all guilty of using it, but the question is are we using it correctly? Und...

C*** Blocker

Can't get enough of the "C" word, well we're all guilty of using it, but the question is are we using it correctly?

Understanding carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient found in many foods and beverages. Most carbohydrates are naturally occurring in plant-based foods, such as grains. Food manufacturers also add carbohydrates to processed foods in the form of starch or added sugar.

Common sources of naturally occurring carbohydrates include:
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Milk
  • Nuts
  • Grains
  • Seeds
  • Legumes

Types of carbohydrates

There are three main types of carbohydrates:
  • Sugar. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates. Sugar occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. Sugars include fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) and milk sugar (lactose).
  • Starch. Starch is a complex carbohydrate, meaning it is made of many sugar units bonded together. Starch occurs naturally in vegetables, grains, and cooked dry beans and peas.
  • Fiber. Fiber also is a complex carbohydrate. Fiber occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and cooked dry beans and peas.


So choose your carbohydrates wisely. Limit foods with added sugars and refined grains, such as sugary drinks, desserts and candy, which are packed with calories but low in nutrition. Instead, go for fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

What's your type?: Running out of steam

What's your type?: Running out of steam: Do you find yourself tired after a workout or even tired before you go workout which may prevent you from going all together? Want to maximi...

Running out of steam

Do you find yourself tired after a workout or even tired before you go workout which may prevent you from going all together? Want to maximize your physical endurance and mental focus during exercise?


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Rhodiola rosea is a perennial plant which returns to flower each year. The flowers are mainly yellow but may also show colors of red and pink.
A number of thinner shoots grow up from its thick root reaching a height of up to around 30cms.
As a diocious plant, there are Rhodiola rosea plants with either male or female flowers. They grow in close proximity to each other so pollination can occur.

"Rhodiola rosea": the first part, Rhodiola, refers to the Greek name Rhodon which in English means 'rose'. The thick roots of this plant have an aroma (smell) similar to roses, hence the name.






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