Health Foods and Multivitamins

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Vitamin E works together with vitamin C, is said to have a greater effect on the body when working together than individually lohacen. These vitamins reinforce and extend an antioxidant activity. Vitamin E is also a fat-soluble nutrient essential and can not be manufactured by the body. Some of the other functions of vitamin E are to clean free radicals, fight cancer and cardiovascular disease, and enhance coagulation and blood circulation. Vitamin E also speeds healing and reduces scar marks. Regulates hormone changes and keeps cell walls supple and strong. Vitamin E also protects low-density fatty acids and micronutrients, especially vitamin A. Reduces DNA damage in cells that can lead to mutations and cancer. Supplements of vitamin E is taken because it can improve PMS, fertility, chronic fatigue syndrome and other conditions. Vitamin E has a weak spot in its armor-inorganic forms of iron can destroy it. †

Thiamin (B1) depends on the nervous, digestive and circulatory systems for proper function. Other requirements for thiamin are the breakdown of carbohydrates and reactions of the brain. Alcohol consumption destroys B-1. †

Riboflavin (B2) is critical for digestion and deployment of energy. Improves immune system by helping to create red blood cells and antibodies in the blood. Cataracts can be improved to meet B-2. †

Niacin (B3) contributes to a healthy nervous and circulatory system to the skin, mucous membranes, and a proper metabolism of carbohydrates. It also helps the production of sex hormones and hydrochloric acid from the stomach. Studies show that taking supplements of niacin can help with memory loss, however too much can damage the liver.

It is easy to see why the kiwi has been considered the number 1 on nutrition and the status of “SuperCom” according to a study by Rutgers University. The study looked at the 27 most popular fruits and mouthful by mouthful, kiwi contains more nutrients than any other! The New York Times reported the position of the Kiwis, according to General Index of Nutritional Quality (OnQ, for its initials in English).
Only a portion of kiwi contains more potassium than a banana, two oranges, vitamin C, and all the fiber of a bowl of cereal. Read the rest of this entry »