Vitamin B9 – Folate Folate (vitamin B9) is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function. B9 is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine. Vitamin B9 is a water-soluble B vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, …
Manganese Manganese is an important trace mineral that is vital in our bodies (don’t confuse it with magnesium). It assists the production of digestive enzymes, collagen formation, bone development and is required by our immune system. Manganese can be consumed by eating grains, legumes, beans, nuts and seeds. To some extent, it’s also found in fruits and …
Macademia Nuts Macademia nuts have the best fat profile of any nut. The kinds of fats that have been linked to increased hormone production are saturated fatty acids (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty-acids (MUFAs). Polyunsaturated fatty-acids (PUFAs) tend to lower testosterone and androgen levels. 100g of macadamia nuts contain 75 grams of fat (60 grams are …
Lutein and zeaxanthin are essential to eye health. The two major carotenoids in the human eye are lutein and zeaxanthin. They are often referred to as xanthophylls or macular pigment. In nature, lutein absorbs excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, but in humans, we use lutein in our eyes …
Lutein and zeaxanthin are essential to eye health. The two major carotenoids in the human eye are lutein and zeaxanthin. They are often referred to as xanthophylls or macular pigment. In nature, lutein absorbs excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, but in humans, we use lutein in our eyes …
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar (ACV) benefits include improving weight loss, dropping blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stabilising blood sugar, enhancing skin health and relieving acid reflux symptoms. Vinegar tends to blunt insulin and glucose responses. As we get older, glucose and insulin spikes, due usually to eating too often throughout the day, cause hormonal problems. Vinegar also …
Iodine and Iodine Supplements Iodine is a vital mineral for the thyroid gland, which is situated below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid needs it to create the thyroid hormone T4, a hormone vital for nearly all metabolic processes of the body, including testosterone production. Lack of iodine in the diet is a known of cause …
Zinc Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism. Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism. It is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes and it plays a role …
Choline is a vital for life. Today we are going to learn about an essential nutrient required for life, that was once called vitamin B4. Choline is used by the body to burn fat. It’s important for liver function, muscle movement, energy levels and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Choline reduces anxiety and is critical for …
The vitamin B family The B vitamins are B12, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. If you look at the recommended daily amount for all of them added together, it comes to 26 micrograms (26/1000th of a gram, or just less than a grain of rice!). The B vitamins are water soluble and …
