Essential nutrients
Dangers Hiding in the Synthetic Vitamins
Vitamins are essential nutrients necessary for growth, development and normal functioning of the entire human body.
Each of them has a specific function and the lack thereof can have a negative impact on every, even the smallest organ in our body.
Vitamins are irreplaceable in preserving and strengthening of the immune system, which is of great importance particularly in autumn and the upcoming winter time.
According to some expert evidences, regular intake of vitamins is an excellent way to prevent certain diseases, including the heavier ones, like heart disease and cancer.
But, what is less known and what we shall refer to in this article is the difference between natural and synthetic vitamins.
Camu Camu – The Best Natural Source of Vitamin C
Camu camu tree (lat. Mytciaria dubia) grows in tropical forests near the Amazon River.
What makes it special are its fruits which are considered as the richest source of vitamin C.
It became very popular as “natural vitamin pill” and it is considered as one of the best food supplements.
Forget about all artificial forms of vitamin C.
Camu camu is a real and natural source of vitamin C whose synergy with other nutrients is beneficial for your health.
Vitamins disappear from non-organically grown fruits and vegetables
Imagine your surprise when you discover that the content of vitamins and minerals in vegetables and fruits has declined drastically.
That's what happened to nutritionist named Alex Jack who has studied the report of the Ministry of Agriculture of the USA on nutrients in fruits and vegetables. Amazing discovery occurred when Jack compared recently published data on nutrients in vegetables with data from 20 years ago he had at hand.
In some cases, the difference between the content of vitamins and minerals was huge. The content of calcium in broccoli dropped by 50%, iron in watercress salad by 88%, and vitamin C in cauliflower by 40%.
What are electrolytes and how do they affect our health?
In our body, electrolytes include sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), chloride (Cl-), hydrogen phosphate (HPO42-), hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-).
These electrically charged mineral salts are essential for maintaining all higher forms of life.
Electrolytes are responsible for generation and regular transmission of electrical impulses both within and to the outside of the cell.
The body receives most of the necessary nutrients and electrolytes through a well-balanced diet and regular intake of fluids.
The missing element – germanium
If you have not yet learned about germanium, you will soon hear about this miraculous element.
It is believed that germanium is a breakthrough in the world of modern nutrition. This extraordinary element is an antioxidant, an oxygen catalyst, an electro-stimulant and an immune stimulant.
Research on germanium began 30 years ago. Since then the interest of the public for this element has been constantly growing.
It has been confirmed that germanium plays an important role in human health.
Many studies show that germanium helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, protects against free radicals, reduces pain, relieves the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and generally improves the health of the entire organism.
It is assumed that germanium also affects many viruses and bacteria.
How to take vitamins properly
Lately we have often heard the controversies about vitamins.
Some recommend taking vitamins in large quantities, while others say that vitamins are toxic in large quantities.
The answer is that in excessive amounts everything can be toxic.
You can die from too much water intake. Large amounts of air can cause hyperventilation. You can get burned by excessive sunbathing.
Even the healthiest things can have a negative impact on health in excessive amounts. Almost all of the nutrients are toxic in large quantities.
Of course, you do not want to spend all day chewing and swallowing vitamins. In particular, do not use synthetic vitamins produced by pharmaceutical companies.
Media hoax exposed: Recent attack on vitamins is a fabricated scare campaign
Famous newspapers and media, including Time, USA Today, LA Times, and several newspapers and median in Croatia - 24 hours, and Index.hr Dnevnik.hr - all spread negative information on vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements.
Through a variety of sensational headlines they are trying to tell us that vitamins can kill us.
“Study links vitamins to higher death rates in women” - CTV
”Study: Vitamins may increase death risk in older women” - USA Today
”We've Been Wasting a Ton of Money on Vitamins and Dietary Supplements” - TIME
”Some common vitamin supplements could increase death risk” - MSNBC
Coenzyme Q10 - the energy of our body
Lately, we are hearing more and more about the strangely named food supplement called Coenzyme Q10.
Also known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone, this supplement has become popular in recent years.
But is it really so miraculous? Or is it yet another trend in the modern world of nutrition?
Coenzyme Q10 is a natural substance found in our body and helps convert food into energy.
Coenzyme Q10 was discovered in 1957 by Professor Fredrick L. Crane.
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the causes of multiple sclerosis
Is it true that people who suffer from multiple sclerosis need just a little bit of sun? Researchers at the University of Oxford believe that this is true.
In 2006 a study by American Medical Association was published on this topic claiming that large doses of vitamin D may reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis.
Now, researchers at Oxford University have confirmed the previous study with new evidence. Moreover, it is assumed that vitamin D deficiency affects how our body fights infection.
This study confirms that multiple sclerosis is caused by a number of factors, but it is obvious that there is a link between that disease and vitamin D deficiency.
Resveratrol - the secret benefits of red wine
The often mentioned French paradox implies that the French have an rich and fatty diet, but also a significantly lower incidence of heart and blood vessel diseases compared to other countries, especially the US.
It all started in 1990 when American journalist Edward Dolnick first publicly presented the ideas of late Jacques Richard regarding the protective properties of the Mediterranean diet and the important role of red wine in the Mediterranean countries, particularly in France, where it is traditionally consumed with a meal.
After that, many scientists began to explore the Mediterranean diet and food ingredients that could explain this phenomenon.
And then they discovered resveratrol, a substance in red wine that protects the grapes from mildew.
12 little-known benefits of vitamin D
Is there a substance that strengthens bones, enhances immunity and reduces the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and depression, and all of that for free?
Sounds too good to be true, but it is real!
It is the vitamin D that we get from the sun.
Despite its abundant availability, half of the population has insufficient quantities of vitamin D in their body.
It has been recently discovered that vitamin D deficiency is linked to the increased risk of many diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, impaired mental functions and certain types of cancer.
Find out more benefits if the sun vitamin.
Linus Pauling and vitamin C
The value of vitamin C as highly useful substance in the prevention and treatment of many illnesses is known for ages.
But we mostly consider vitamin C as a substance that helps us alleviate flue and common cold symptoms.
Why is vitamin C so marginalized and degraded?
The answer is simple, it is much more efficient than it should be and that does not make it profitable (for those that produce and sell expensive patented drugs).
On a basis of such logic, there are not many medical practitioners that would recommend you to include vitamin C in your regular therapy.
15 facts you did not know about vitamin D
Beta-glucan – the natural activator of our immune system
Beta-glucan is a long-chain polysaccharide that possesses incredible property of activating the immune system.
It is usually obtained from the cell wall of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
In nature, it can also be found in grains (oats, barley), mushrooms (Reishi, chaga, shiitake and maitake) and some types of algae.
It is considered the most powerful natural activator and imunostimulant which can drastically increase the effectiveness of our immune system.
B complex - Vitamins for body and soul
The title seems a bit sensational and exaggerated?
See for yourself the importance of vitamin B in the body.
B vitamins are essential for hundreds of different enzymatic reactions in the body.
The results of their work are beautiful skin, hair and nails.
When the body has enough B vitamins, we are happy and satisfied; we sleep well and have enough energy.
Vitamin D - a powerful ally in the fight against flu and cold
The latest research on vitamin D has revealed it has a positive effect on the prevention of flu and relieves the symptoms of colds and flu.
Scientists are increasingly inclined to the opinion that this vitamin could be a substitute for the flu vaccine, which are not only ineffective, but also very harmful.
Research suggests a somewhat ironic conclusion that plain vitamin D, which is safe for health, free and accessible for all, can protect the body more efficiently than modern vaccines.