Eventhough safe and effective in all most all cases, ancient treatments are not given the deserved importance, because neither their active component nor their molecular targets are well defined and explained . The therapeutic anti-inflammatory power of turmeric has been known for centuries, but more expanded studies in the last two decades have explained that […]
African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) This mango is a native of tropical rain forests of the African coast. The was used in many traditional treatments for many diseases. Recently the researches and studies done on them show, They are very high in both nutritional and therapeutic values. African mango has the ability to induce weight loss
Macula Macula is oval shaped highly pigmented yellow spot, located roughly in the center of the retina, temporal to the optic nerve. Eventhough it makes up a small part, it is the most sensitive part of retina. . It is yellow in colour since it is made up of lutein and zeaxanthin. Functions Macula helps
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B vitamin that’s used to turn carbohydrates into energy, in the body. It is water-soluble, and so is not stored in the body. So we need a continuous supply of such vitamins in the diet. Severe deficiency of niacin in the diet causes the disease Pellagra, which is characterized by
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Vitamin E refers to a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include, both tocopherol and tocotreinol. It is found in many foods including vegetable oils, cereals, meat, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and wheat germ oil. It is also available as a supplement. stops the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), formed when fat undergoes oxidation.
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids, responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. It is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. The biggest dietary sources of vitamin D are fortified foods and vitamin supplements. Good sources include dairy products and breakfast cereals (both of which are
Vitamin C or L-Ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin which plays an important role in the well maintenance of health and life . It is best known for its potentiality in keeping the immune system activated and fighting against diseases. Functions Deficiency A severe form of Vitamin C deficiency is called as Scurvy, which
Folic Acid is a water-soluble B vitamin and the leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. So body needs a continuous supply of the vitamin in the foods you eat, as it can’t store the vitamin. Health Benefits of Folic Acid Foods rich in Folic Acid It occurs naturally in leafy
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. The active form, pyridoxil phosphate(PLP), is a co factor in many reactions of amino acid metabolism, including transamination, deamination, and decarboxylation. It is also necessary for the enzymatic reaction governing the release of glucose and glycogen. Health Benefits of Vitamin B6 Synthesis of essential molecules The amino acids, building
The large intestine is made up of colon, which terminates as anal canal (4 cm long), from where the faeces are then expelled. The rectum has the same diameter as the sigmoid colon above (about 4 cm in the empty state). The digested food is in different forms in different parts of large intestine. It
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