Problems with Vitamin B
February 3, 2012 | 
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Today we talk about a very important vitamin complex for our health, it’s the vitamins B As we know, this is not only a vitamin, but a combination of 8, which are water soluble. They are vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12 and vitamins combined choline, inositol and biotin.
The fact that these are soluble in water means that when consume in excess these are expelled from the body through urine. However, we must also realize that if we use the wrong type of B vitamin without doctor’s approval can also suffer from some side effects. Today we tell you of them depending on the type of vitamin.
- Too much vitamin B1 or thiamine can cause us difficulty sleeping, high blood pressure, skin irritation and allergies, unstable heartbeat, agitation and excitement
- Excess vitamin B2 or riboflavin can cause us low blood pressure, fatigue, lack of blood, nausea and vomiting.
- Excess vitamin B3 or niacin causes us diabetes, headaches, high levels of uric acid, skin irritation, liver dysfunction, stomach disorders, heart problems and decline in the level of calcium
- An excess of vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid can cause tiredness, depression, edema, joint pain, gastroenteritis, loss of body fluids and inadequate metabolism.
- Too much vitamin B6 or pyridoxine causes depression, numbness, uncoordinated muscle movements and mood disorders.
- Excess of Vitamin B9 or folic acid cause stomach problems, kidney failure, gas, nausea and decreased appetite.
- Excess vitamin B12 or cyanocobalamin cause numbness in the fingers and facial muscles and agitation.
These are some of the side effects that we have, hence the importance of a balanced diet without exceeding anything. These were the tips that we Read the rest of this entry »
A little about carbohydrates
Almost always mention the carbohydrates in the notes and while surely everyone has a basic knowledge of what they are, not bad to know in more depth. So today we want to talk a little about them and clarify certain aspects, we hope you find it useful!
Carbohydrates are essential nutrients for our body, and which provide energy and nourish our nervous system. Although it is also important that we take care of the amount we eat, our diet should contain about 55% carbohydrates, if we consume less then this can cause the onset of fatigue, dizziness or kidney disease, among others.
Carbohydrates are as important as proteins and fats, because they provide calories are converted into energy, though, we must also consider what types of carbohydrates we consume, as some are more beneficial for our body.
We have two types of carbohydrates, the slow absorption and rapid, the first are found in foods like fruits and vegetables, while the latter are in the pasta or white bread.
If you’re interested in learning more about each type of hydrate in the Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits of Vitamin A
Today we talk about an essential vitamin for our body, it comes to vitamin A, it satisfies many important functions in our body so it is important that we do not have gaps in it. So today we tell you what are its main benefits.
First of all, keep in mind that the best way to use it in the form of Beta-carotene and canned goods lost almost 30% of total vitamin A and fried foods make disappear this vitamin. This does not mean we can not cook foods that include, but should opt for healthier cooking methods, for example, boiling them.
Among the main benefits of it are the following:
- Increase of immunity.
- Protection against solar radiation.
- Helps prevent chronic diseases.
- Prevent the occurrence of infections at mucosal sites.
- Helps heal wounds.
- It is an important anti-cancer.
- It is essential for the development of the body.
- Avoid eye problems such as night blindness, xerophthalmia, and glaucoma.
- Prevents atherosclerosis and high cholesterol.
- Used to combat aging skin, maintaining the elasticity and hydration. It also helps to remove age spots.
- Increases the male and female fertility, since it intervenes in the formation of steroids and the synthesis of progesterone.
- It is important for the proper operation and maintenance of bones, cartilage and teeth.
Definitely an essential vitamin for our health, so in the next post we told you how much you should consume and where to get it, do not miss it!
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Hypertension in children
25% of adult visitors and 18% of children and adolescents blood pressure were monitored in the tents of the provincial Health Ministry installed on the Atlantic coast, had high blood pressure.
The controls are part of the 12 / 8 of the health portfolio, which seeks to inform, prevent and control hypertension, a disease is the leading cause strokes and major risk factors for disability and death from cardiovascular disease.
Since the beginning of the season seven tents 12 / 8 where a nurse takes the pressure for free, are installed in Mar del Plata (two in the center and a spa in Punta Mogotes 12), San Bernardo, Santa Teresita, Villa Gesell, Miramar and Necochea.
Of the 2493 adults who were monitored by 25% (624 visitors) had elevated blood pressure, while that of the 153 under 18 controlled, 18% (28 children) showed values above those considered normal, ie above 120 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic, commonly named as 12 / 8.
“This year we add the control of hypertension in children and adolescents because, as in adults, the disease is usually asymptomatic, however, marks an increased cardiovascular risk in adulthood,” said provincial health minister, Alejandro Collia during a luncheon at the Club de Mar del Plata Motonáutica shared with Chief of Staff Alberto Perez, and journalists from national and regional media. Collia added that “early detection is key and monitored regularly by pediatricians.”
He clarified that “a control on the high values are detected does not mean the guy is hypertensive.” However, we must make further consultations with the doctor and was only able to make a diagnosis when the result repeat the anomaly about Read the rest of this entry »
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Three myths of milk
Milk is a commodity of our food, and Like coffee and chocolate, is surrounded by myths. So today we dedicate ourselves to break three of them, so do not get confused and can drink in peace this food.
First of all we must understand that milk contains important nutritional virtues, so that we can not overlook this. We begin with the first myth, which says that the milk fat. This is more than a myth is a mistaken belief, the first thing to consider is the type of milk they consume, whether whole, semi or skimmed, and they all contain calories different. However, if it is a fatty food, because of its contribution in calcium it is included in the diets, since it hinders the absorption of fat by the body. Although, if we must choose the best one to opt for skimmed.
The second myth is that whole milk has more calcium, this is false, which does contain a greater amount is vitamins A and D, but no calcium. Although currently there are a variety of milks enriched in these cases is different nutritional information.
Finally, it is said also that the milk can not be mixed with fruit, this belief has no scientific justification. It is wrong in most of the fruits except citrus.
This is all we had to tell you today, we hope this information will be very useful and will help clarify some aspects, luck!
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