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Vitamin D

Posted 26th November 2007 at 09:43 AM by Eljaype
Updated 28th November 2007 at 07:15 PM by Eljaype
Hi everyone,

Sorry for the delay. Now let me tell you about one of the most important vitamin, but which can be easily got from the direct sunlight.

Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun

The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to...
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Vitamin A

Posted 4th November 2007 at 05:55 AM by Eljaype
Vitamin A ... this is one of the most important vitamin and this can also be called as Beauty Vitamin as it gives you good skin, eyesight, bones, sparkling teeth and of course good hair.

The deficiency of this vitamin can give you night blindness, dry eyes and skin, and a reduction in the secretion of the mucous membranes. Hair loss can also occur.

Vitamin A is made up of three molecules, retinal, retinal and retinoic acid. Each of these is obtained from the plant precursor...
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Vitamin B 12 & Vitamin H / B7

Posted 3rd November 2007 at 10:47 PM by Eljaype
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Here I am with the Vitamin B 12, its sources, benefits and deficiencies.

Vitamin B 12's primary functions are in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. B 12 is necessary for the rapid synthesis of DNA during cell division. This is especially important in tissues where cells are dividing rapidly, particularly the bone marrow tissues responsible for red blood cell formation.

If B 12 deficiency occurs, DNA production
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Vitamin B9 - Folic acid

Posted 3rd November 2007 at 07:12 AM by Eljaype
Hi, I am coming back after some time.

Today it is about B9 Vitamin and it is also known as Folic acid.
<!-- google_ad_section_start --> Folic acid, or vitamin B9 is needed for energy production and a very strong immune system to fight and resist all kinds of disease which are rampant in the world today.

It is crucial to the good health of every cell in the body, including skin cells, the cells that line the small intestine, the red and white blood cells.
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Vitamin B 6

Posted 28th October 2007 at 05:11 AM by Eljaype
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine helps in red blood cells metabolism, nervous and immune systems to function efficiently. It also helps the conversion of tryptophan an amino acid to niacin.

Pyridoxine assists in the balancing of sodium and potassium as well promotes red blood cell production. It is involved in the nucleic acids RNA as well as DNA. It helps children who has learning difficulties.

Women in particular may suffer from pre-menstrual fluid retention,...
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Vitamin B 2, B 3 and B 5 uses and sources

Posted 27th October 2007 at 04:05 AM by Eljaype
Vitamin B2 -

Riboflavin is one of the well known B- Complex vitamins. As only a little of the vitamin is stored, a constant supply is needed.

It is required by the body to use oxygen and the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids, and carbohydrates.

Riboflavin is further needed to activate vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), helps to create niacin and assists the adrenal gland. It may be used for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and...
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Vitamin B complex

Posted 26th October 2007 at 08:17 AM by Eljaype
Updated 26th October 2007 at 08:58 AM by Eljaype
When the search started for Vitamin B in the food sources, there were several factors in the same source , which first confused the researchers. Then they found the factors were different but almost all of them were together in one source and that was confusing.
So they named all the factors and came out with a single name B Complex

The different factors which contribute are:

1. Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
2. Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
3. Vitamin B3 - Niacin
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Vitamin C

Posted 24th October 2007 at 11:05 AM by Eljaype
Updated 25th October 2007 at 12:07 AM by Eljaype (To change the title)
First I would like to tell you about the most important supplement VitaminC

Vitamin C, which is also known as ascorbic acid, helps to maintain healthy collagen in the skin, repair damaged tissue, promote healthy teeth and bones, and boost the immune system.

Vitamin C is one of the more powerful and well-known anti oxidants. Just as exposing a cut apple to air causes it to quickly turn brown, cells of the body can also suffer damage when exposed to oxygen, a process known...
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Nature Cure - An Intro

Posted 24th October 2007 at 01:23 AM by Eljaype
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All the skin care and beauty products in the world won't keep your skin looking good if you are not eating the right foods.

Clinical studies have found that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and omega-3 fatty acids can help the skin retain its healthy glow and look youthful.

I would like to give you a gist of all these constituents, which are needed in a daily basis for us, to maintain our health.

I would like to dedicate...
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