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Calcium Needs at all Life Stages

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Calcium is critical for bone growth, development and maintenance at every age and stage of life.Our bones serve as its storage site for the body, providing this mineral to the bloodstream for use by the heart and other organs. It is the most abundant mineral in the body, present mainly in the bones and teeth. From the start, toddlers have an increased need for dietary calcium to support bone growth and skeletal development that takes place rapidly in the early years of life. This development and its need – continues into the teenage years and is particularly crucial for adolescent girls who need to stock their calcium supplies to prevent osteoporosis later in life. Adequate intake at this stage is needed to support ongoing bone growth and to achieve peak bone mass. It is an essential dietary element required in optimal amounts for good bone health, efficient nerve and muscle function, and overall cardiovascular health. Without enough of it throughout life, a person’s bone...

Anti Obesity

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What do we mean by being Healthy? How do we know our body or mind is enjoying a state of Health? One has an awareness of the healthiness of one’s diet and lifestyle, but still changing according to the western modern culture , constantly  bombarded  by  fast  food at every  corner,  spend  countless  hours  in  front  of  the television  being sedentary. And, as  a result of all of this, there exists a generation that is out-of-shape, overweight and obese. Obesity is a common, serious and growing problem.Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person’s bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered obese. Overweight or obese patients who have not lost an average of 1 lb (0.5 kg) per week after at least six months on a balanced low-calorie diet, including increased exerci...

What is Calcium and What Does it Do?

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When people think of calcium,bone health is usually the first thing that comes to mind, but calcium’s benefits go far beyond helping to build and maintain skeletal structure. A calcium-rich diet (including dairy, nuts, leafy greens and fish) helps to build and protect your bones. Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for life.  In addition to building bones and keeping them healthy, calcium helps our blood clot, nerves send messages and muscles contract. About 99 percent of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones and teeth.  Each day, we lose calcium through our skin, nails, hair, sweat, urine and faeces, but our bodies cannot produce new calcium. Taking calcium from bones to perform other functions replaces this lost calcium. So, you should get sufficient calcium from your diet or supplements. 99% of calcium absorbed by the body is stored in bones and teeth.How much ever calcium you take in your diet, it won’t get absorbed if you don’t have sufficient vitamin D lev...

All About Amino Acids: The Why, How and Where

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Protein is a standout among the most essential supplements for the human body . Protein is part of every single cell in the human body and is essential for the body’s functioning. Protein helps build and repair tissues like skin and muscle and it helps produce antibodies and insulin. From only 20 amino acids, the body is able to generate many thousands of unique proteins with different functions. Each one of these proteins contains between 50 and 2000 amino acids, connected in varying sequences. From the quality of your body to that of your hair, skin and nails; protein’s amino corrosive chains perform vital tasks inside your body that make it a prime supplement to make certain you get enough of. “The Real Deal on Amino Acids in a Plant-Based Diet How do we make sure that we are meeting our body’s amino acid requirements through our diet? The answer is surprisingly simple enough – all we have to do is eat a recommended amount of protein each day and consume a variety of whole ...