Supplements and Vitamins
Benefits of Phytonutrients
Although not well known, these substances, also called phytochemicals, actively help in the regulation of vital body systems, especially the immune and endocrine systems.
Benefits of phytonutrients or phytochemicals What are phytochemicals or phytonutrients?
• They are protective substances in foods of plant origin.
Classification of the phytochemicals or phytonutrients:
• Lycopene. Excellent antioxidant cardioprotective and anticancer.
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Vitamins youth is equal to a Proper Diet
It is inevitable: the body deteriorates over the years. But you can delay this process and improve the quality of life despite the progression of time. With proper diet that includes vegetables, cereals, olive oil … is easy.
Vitamins youth is equal to a proper diet Without diabolic pacts or miracle cures, nature gives us some tools to delay the effects of aging in our body.
The antioxidants present in some foods are our ally in this endeavor. So, take good quantities of citrus, peppers, green leafy vegetables and other exponents of the plant kingdom can be as effective as the best anti wrinkle creams.
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Self-medication and Pharmaceutical Advice
The major concern of citizens about their health, has brought an increased demand for information and advice from the pharmacist about the proper use of pharmaceutical advertising.
The concept of responsible self-medication is based on informed consumer. However, most of the information received by the public does not have an educational background, so its reliability is patchy.
Even if that information is adequate, there are no controls to ensure that it has been properly assimilated by the patient. In this regard, pharmacists and doctors are professionals who have shown a greater concern to give the right message and make sure the recipient understands it correctly.
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The Main Antioxidants
VITAMIN E. It is called the vitamin of youth and is considered the ultimate antioxidant substance. Neutralizes free radicals caused by excessive sun exposure, the snuff, by stress and environmental factors. Food possess a minimum.
Where to find it. It is present in higher proportions in the wheat germ in whole grain cereals, olive oil, green leafy vegetables and nuts.
VITAMIN C. Its action is essential in the synthesis of collagen, responsible for maintaining the elasticity of the skin. It also has softening properties and helps to accelerate the renewal process of the surface layers of the skin (something like a natural peeling process).
Where to find it. It is mainly found in citrus fruits, kiwi, cabbage, strawberries, green pepper, cauliflower, spinach and raw tomatoes.
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Common Food Allergies
What is a food-borne allergies? It is a response of the body, after eating a particular food, it activates the immune system.
• The allergen (the substance causing the allergy) is usually one of the proteins in certain foods, which triggers a series of processes including the production of antibodies.
Food allergies more common • By producing antibodies the body secretes chemical substances, including histamine, responsible for causing the characteristic symptoms of allergy such as itching, runny nose, cough, etc..
The allergy affects between 1 and 7% of the population and is almost 4% of pediatric consultations. Frequently inherited and are identified in the first two years of life. Recent studies indicate that babies with a family history can double or quadruple the chances of developing an allergy.
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How to Protect your Heart Healthy
Heart-Healthy Food:
• You should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables every day.
• Eating grains, especially whole grains.
• Choose low fat foods: skinless poultry, lean meat, fish …
• Using olive oil.
• Balance the calories you eat each day with the need. Think about your type of work and lifestyle.
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